Section 232 Inclusion Request - American Pan

A measure labeled “type 232” generally refers to a trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The label “BIS” points to the Bureau of Industry and Security, which administers export controls and may be involved in related trade-compliance information; however, the official measure record controls the exact scope and requirements.

These measures typically affect products identified by specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications, and sometimes distinguish the product’s country of origin, form, quantity, or other conditions. An affected import may require an additional duty, quota treatment, an exclusion, or another entry procedure. The result can change the landed cost and the information needed for a customs entry, so importers should verify the measure against the official tariff and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, rather than relying only on a product description.
• Check the official measure text and current HTSUS provisions to see whether the product form, country of origin, and entry conditions fall within scope.
• Determine whether an exclusion, quota, tariff-rate quota, exemption, or other special treatment could apply, and verify its documentation requirements.
• Review the entry instructions and any required Chapter 99 reporting or additional tariff provisions with your customs broker.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, valuation, and any claimed exclusion; seek broker or trade counsel review when the scope is unclear.