Section 232 Inclusion Request - Maxcess International 3

A measure identified as “BIS 2025 0023 0701” with type “232” is associated with Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The reference label helps identify the measure, but it does not by itself tell you whether every product in a broad industry is covered or what treatment applies.

These measures typically affect importers of specified goods, materials, components, or products described by particular Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions. Coverage can also depend on the product’s country of origin, entry circumstances, exclusions or product-specific guidance, and whether another trade measure applies. An importer should treat the measure as a tariff-classification and entry-compliance issue, not rely only on a product name or supplier description.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification using its material, composition, function, and condition; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when uncertain.
• Check the official measure details to see which HTSUS provisions, product descriptions, countries, origins, and entry dates are covered.
• Review whether an exclusion, quota, exemption, or other special reporting requirement applies, and confirm that the importer has supporting documentation.
• Verify the product’s country of origin separately from its shipping country, because Section 232 treatment may depend on origin rules.
• Recheck the applicable official tariff and customs instructions before entry, especially if the product is a component, derivative, mixed-material good, or subject to multiple trade measures.