Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 1

A Section 232 measure is a US trade action based on a finding that imports of a product may threaten national security. The measure may apply to particular goods, countries, or product categories, and it can impose an additional duty or another import requirement. “Section 232” describes the legal authority; the attachment or related official notice explains the products and conditions covered.

It typically affects importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered merchandise into the United States. The key issue is scope: coverage may depend on the product’s tariff classification, material or physical characteristics, country of origin, and any stated exclusions or quota arrangements. An importer must account for the measure separately from the product’s ordinary tariff treatment and declare the applicable tariff provisions correctly.

What to check

• Read the official attachment and related notice to identify the covered product descriptions, tariff classifications, exclusions, and country-specific rules.
• Confirm the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification using its actual material, function, construction, and condition; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Verify the country of origin and any applicable transformation, exemption, quota, or alternative treatment before entry.
• Check with Customs and Border Protection guidance or a qualified customs broker when the product description and tariff classification do not clearly match.
• Review entry instructions and keep product specifications, origin records, classification analysis, and supporting documents in case CBP requests verification.