Section 232 Inclusion Request - Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC

A type 232 trade measure is a measure taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 after a national-security review. It may apply to particular products, often identified by Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications, and may impose an additional duty, quota, or another import requirement. The exact treatment depends on the official measure and its product scope—not merely on the product’s general description.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers bringing covered goods into the United States. They matter because a covered product may have an additional customs obligation beyond its ordinary tariff, and the importer of record is generally responsible for making a correct entry declaration and paying amounts due. Classification, country of origin, product composition, and any applicable exclusions or special procedures can change the result; customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be appropriate for difficult cases.

What to check

• Read the official measure and its annexes to identify the covered HTSUS subheadings, product descriptions, exclusions, and any quota or documentation rules.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification using its material, composition, function, and form; do not rely only on a supplier’s description or a similar product’s code.
• Determine the product’s country of origin under the applicable customs rules, and keep records supporting both origin and classification.
• Check whether an exclusion, exemption, quota arrangement, or special entry procedure applies, and verify the required filing codes or documentation with CBP or a customs broker.
• Review the entry instructions and current official sources before importing, especially when the product is close to the measure’s scope or has been substantially transformed in another country.