Section 232 Inclusion Request - HS Manufacturing 2

“BIS 2025 0023 0700” identifies a U.S. trade measure associated with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and measure type 232. Type 232 generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which addresses whether imports may threaten U.S. national security. A measure may use tools such as additional duties, quotas, licensing conditions, or other import requirements, depending on the official measure text.

These measures typically affect importers whose products fall within the defined product scope. Scope is usually determined by the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, technical characteristics, country of origin, and sometimes the method of manufacture or the presence of specific materials. The measure matters because a product can have its ordinary customs treatment plus a separate Section 232 requirement. The importer of record is generally responsible for making accurate entry declarations and paying applicable amounts, although classification and scope questions may require a customs broker or trade attorney.

What to check

• Confirm the exact HTSUS subheading and compare it with the measure’s covered-product description; do not rely on a product name alone.
• Check the product’s country of origin and any applicable substantial-transformation analysis, because treatment may vary by origin.
• Review the official measure text for exclusions, quota provisions, licensing rules, reporting requirements, or other conditions.
• Determine whether the Section 232 treatment is reported separately from ordinary customs duties and verify the required entry-data elements with your broker.
• Keep technical specifications, bills of materials, production records, and origin documents that support your classification and scope determination.