Section 232 Inclusion Request - DuraTech Processes, Inc.

A Section 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on a finding that imports of a product may threaten national security. An “Inclusion Request” is a submission asking the government to add a particular product, company’s product, or product description to the scope of an existing Section 232 action. The request itself is not necessarily a final decision or proof that the product is covered.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered goods into the United States. Whether a shipment is covered generally depends on the product’s technical characteristics, classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), country of origin, and the wording of the official measure. Coverage can create additional entry requirements and duties, so the importer of record should verify the current official scope and obtain broker or customs counsel advice when the facts are unclear.

What to check

• Read the official inclusion request and any resulting agency or Customs and Border Protection notice; do not rely on the title alone.
• Compare the product’s specifications, composition, processing, and intended use with the measure’s scope and product exclusions.
• Confirm the correct HTSUS classification and separately verify the product’s country of origin; neither should be assumed from a supplier description.
• Check whether the measure requires special entry data, documentation, exclusions, quotas, or other treatment for the shipment.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline products and keep technical records supporting the coverage decision.