Section 232 Inclusion Request - Tri-Seal Opco, LLC

A Type 232 measure refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It addresses imports that the U.S. government has determined may affect national security. The measure may apply to particular products, materials, or countries, and may impose an additional duty, quota, or another import requirement. The exact scope is controlled by the official measure text and related customs instructions, not just the file title.

This typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered goods into the United States. It matters because a product can be subject to a Section 232 measure in addition to its ordinary customs treatment. The importer must verify the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, entry date, exclusions or quota rules, and any required reporting or documentation. A customs broker or trade professional may be needed where the product’s scope or origin is difficult to determine.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification; do not rely only on its commercial name or supplier description.
• Read the measure’s product scope and check whether the goods are covered based on their composition, form, specifications, or intended use.
• Verify the country of origin and whether any country-specific rule, exemption, exclusion, quota, or alternative treatment applies.
• Check the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection instructions for the applicable entry reporting requirements and additional duty or quota reporting codes.
• Keep technical specifications, bills of materials, origin records, invoices, and any exclusion or quota documentation; seek broker or legal advice if coverage is uncertain.