Section 232 Inclusion Request - AFL Telecommunications

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 measures address imports that the US government determines may affect national security. They can impose additional duties, quotas, or other import conditions on specified products, countries, or product categories.

These measures typically affect importers of covered goods, as identified by the product’s HTSUS classification (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), country of origin, and sometimes other technical characteristics. The identifier “BIS 2025 0023 0659” should be treated as a reference to the measure record; it does not by itself establish that a product is covered. Coverage can affect landed cost, entry documentation, duty payment, quota treatment, and supply-chain decisions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any relevant statistical suffix, with a customs professional if needed.
• Read the official measure text and scope carefully to determine whether the product description, specifications, and origin match the covered goods.
• Check whether the measure applies based on country of origin, country of export, or another factor; do not assume these are the same.
• Look for official provisions on exclusions, exemptions, quotas, derivative products, or required certifications, and verify that any claimed provision applies to the shipment.
• Ask your customs broker how to report the measure on the entry, including any additional duty, quota, documentation, or recordkeeping requirements.