Section 232 Inclusion Request - NADCA 2

A measure labeled “type 232” generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 allows the US government to address imports determined to threaten or weaken US national security. A measure may apply an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, quota, licensing condition, or another import requirement to specified products or countries.

These measures typically affect importers of products identified by their Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, country of origin, and sometimes other facts such as product composition, processing, or eligibility for an exclusion. The measure identifier helps locate the relevant official rule or data, but it does not by itself tell you whether a shipment is covered. Importers must determine the correct tariff classification and review the measure’s scope, effective provisions, and any applicable exceptions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with your customs broker or a binding ruling process when classification is uncertain.
• Read the official Section 232 measure text and scope notes for the specific product, origin, and entry circumstances; do not rely on the measure title alone.
• Check whether the measure uses an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, quota, exemption, exclusion, or other special treatment, and identify the required entry-reporting instructions.
• Verify country of origin under US customs rules, especially if the goods contain components from multiple countries or underwent processing outside the country of manufacture.
• Keep supporting records for classification, composition, origin, exclusions, and quota eligibility, and confirm current requirements with CBP, BIS, or a qualified customs professional before entry.