Section 232 Inclusion Request - B A Die Mold

A measure identified as type 232 generally relates to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) may administer or publish related requirements, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) generally collects duties at importation.

These measures typically affect U.S. imports of specifically described products, often identified by Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings, product characteristics, and sometimes country of origin. The measure may apply to the product itself or to a derivative product containing covered materials. It matters because an importer may need to classify the goods correctly, report an additional tariff program indicator or Chapter 99 provision, and maintain records supporting origin, composition, value, and eligibility for any exclusion or exception. The exact scope must be confirmed against the official measure text and current tariff instructions.

What to check

• Check the official measure text and its product scope; do not rely on a product name alone, because coverage can depend on material, composition, specifications, or intended use.
• Confirm the complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable Chapter 99 provision, with the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule and CBP guidance.
• Verify the country of origin and any rules that may treat a product as a covered derivative, even when the finished good is not made entirely from the regulated material.
• Review whether an exclusion, quota, exemption, or other special treatment applies, and confirm its eligibility requirements and documentation.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classifications, origin determinations, and filing instructions before entry.