Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 11

A type 232 measure refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It addresses imports that the U.S. government has determined may threaten national security, and it can apply to particular products, materials, or product categories. The official attachment should be read for the covered merchandise, any listed exclusions or exceptions, and the scope of the measure.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and online sellers bringing covered goods into the United States. The measure may create an additional duty or another import requirement separate from the product’s ordinary tariff classification. For an importer, the key professional terms are scope, HTSUS classification, country of origin, exclusions, and applicable entry instructions. Classification alone may not answer whether the goods are covered, so specialized customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be needed.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete and accurate HTSUS classification, including any relevant statistical suffix, using the official tariff schedule and product records.
• Read the measure’s scope carefully: check the product description, material or composition, form, and any listed exclusions, exceptions, or derivative products.
• Verify the country-of-origin rules and whether the measure distinguishes among origins, processing locations, or special trade programs.
• Check official CBP or other government entry instructions for the correct reporting requirements, additional-duty indicators, and documentation.
• Keep technical specifications, bills of materials, origin records, and classification support; request customs-broker or trade-counsel advice when scope is ambiguous.