Section 232 Inclusion Request - Cardinal Tool (D&G Products Inc.)

A measure identified as type “232” refers to a U.S. national-security trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It can impose additional import measures on particular products from particular countries, often based on the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS code), country of origin, and any listed exclusions or exceptions. “Attachment_2.pdf” is the measure document to review for its product scope and conditions; the title alone does not establish that every product or shipment is covered.

This type of measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses bringing covered goods into the United States. It matters because a Section 232 measure may create an additional duty or another import requirement alongside ordinary customs duties, and the importer of record is generally responsible for accurate entry reporting and payment. Coverage can depend on technical product descriptions, composition, quantity, origin, quota treatment, exclusions, or other provisions, so a customs broker or trade attorney may need to confirm difficult classifications or interpretations.

What to check

• Identify the product’s correct HTSUS classification, using the full tariff description rather than relying only on a commercial product name or an attachment heading.
• Read Attachment_2.pdf for the covered product scope, country conditions, exclusions, exceptions, quota provisions, and any required entry data.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs rules; the shipping country and the origin country may differ.
• Check whether the measure is reported as an additional duty or another special entry requirement, and determine how it must be declared in the entry filing.
• Keep specifications, bills of materials, origin records, rulings, and exclusion or quota documentation that support the treatment claimed; seek broker or specialist advice if the scope is unclear.