Section 232 Inclusion Request - Charlotte Pipe

A measure identified as type 232 generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 allows the U.S. government to address imports that are determined to threaten or impair U.S. national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) administers or records many related measures, although the applicable product rules may also involve Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and official tariff schedules.

These measures typically affect imported products that fall within specified merchandise descriptions and Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications, sometimes based on the product’s material, form, processing, country of origin, or value of constituent parts. For an importer, a Section 232 measure can change the duty treatment, reporting requirements, or documentation needed at entry. The measure identifier alone is not enough to decide whether a shipment is covered; the importer must match the goods and origin to the official scope and entry instructions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, with a customs professional when classification is uncertain.
• Read the official measure scope and product descriptions carefully; do not rely only on a product name, supplier description, or the measure identifier.
• Verify the rules of origin and identify where the merchandise and relevant materials were produced, processed, or substantially transformed.
• Check the entry instructions for any required Chapter 99 reporting, additional tariff lines, exclusions, quotas, certificates, or other documentation.
• Review the current official BIS, CBP, and HTSUS guidance before entry, and keep records supporting classification, origin, value, and any claimed exclusion or exception.