Section 232 Inclusion Request - Liberty Safe

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. They can impose additional duties, quotas, or other import conditions on specified products, countries, or product categories. “BIS” commonly refers to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, but the controlling instructions may also involve Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other official agencies.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and sellers bringing covered goods into the United States. The key professional terms to understand are “scope” (which goods are covered), “HTSUS classification” (the tariff code used to identify the product), “country of origin,” and “entry filing.” A product’s ordinary tariff classification alone may not answer the question; the importer must compare the product’s characteristics, classification, origin, and any applicable exclusions, quota rules, or reporting instructions with the official measure text and CBP guidance.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any relevant statistical suffix, with a customs professional when classification is uncertain.
• Read the measure’s scope and product descriptions carefully; do not assume that a similar-looking item is covered or excluded.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and whether the measure treats that origin differently from other origins.
• Check official CBP and agency instructions for the required entry data, additional duty or quota reporting, exclusions, and documentation.
• Review each shipment separately when product composition, classification, origin, or an approved exclusion changes, and keep records supporting the determination.