Section 232 Inclusion Request - Metal Technologies of Indiana 1

A type 232 measure refers generally to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It addresses imports that are determined to affect U.S. national security and may apply through an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, absolute quota, licensing condition, or another import requirement. “BIS” commonly refers to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, but the identifier “BIS 2025 0023 0722” alone does not establish which products or requirements apply.

These measures typically affect importers of specifically identified products, including certain articles, derivative products, or goods from particular countries or origins. The key professional terms are “scope” (the products covered), “HTSUS classification” (the tariff code used for entry), “country of origin,” “exclusions” or “exceptions,” and “entry requirements.” A covered product may incur a requirement in addition to ordinary customs duty, so correct classification and origin review are important before importing.

What to check

• Find the official measure notice or implementing instructions and read the product scope, effective provisions, and any exclusions; do not rely on the identifier alone.
• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, with current official tariff data or a qualified customs broker.
• Determine the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs rules; shipping country and origin are not always the same.
• Check whether the measure covers derivative products, components, or specified materials, and whether quotas, licensing, certifications, or additional entry data apply.
• Review available exclusions, product-specific conditions, and entry instructions for the relevant time period, and obtain broker or legal advice when classification or scope is uncertain.