Section 232 Inclusion Request - Tolman Tool Manufacturing, Inc.

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 when imports of a product are determined to threaten U.S. national security. The measure may apply to specified products, countries of origin, or both, and can use tools such as additional duties, quotas, or other import restrictions. The official document, such as Attachment_2.pdf, defines the scope and any listed exclusions or special treatment.

These measures typically affect importers of covered goods, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and retailers whose supply chains use those goods. For an importer, the key issue is whether the product falls within the measure’s product scope and tariff classification. A Section 232 action is separate from ordinary customs duty and other trade remedies, so an affected shipment may require an additional duty or a different entry procedure. The importer remains responsible for accurate classification, country-of-origin analysis, documentation, and payment of amounts legally due.

What to check

• Check the measure’s product description, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) provisions, units of measure, and any technical specifications against the actual merchandise.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and whether the measure treats that origin differently; do not rely only on the shipping country or supplier location.
• Review the official measure and current Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instructions for effective scope, exclusions, quota procedures, certifications, and entry requirements.
• Verify whether the Section 232 treatment is additional to ordinary duty, antidumping or countervailing duties, Section 301 measures, or other applicable charges.
• Keep product specifications, bills of materials, origin records, supplier statements, classification analysis, and exclusion or quota documentation in case CBP or another authority requests support.