Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 10

A type 232 measure is a trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It addresses imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The measure may apply to specified products, materials, or derivatives, and its requirements can depend on the product’s tariff classification, origin, and other scope conditions.

For an importer, the key issue is whether the merchandise falls within the measure’s legal scope—not merely whether it has a similar commercial name. Importers should review the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, the measure’s product descriptions and exclusions, and any special reporting or entry instructions. A customs broker or trade counsel may be needed when classification, origin, or scope is uncertain.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, rather than relying only on its invoice description.
• Read the measure’s scope carefully and compare it with the product’s composition, specifications, and intended use; check listed exclusions and qualifying conditions.
• Verify the country of origin and any applicable rules for substantial transformation, since origin can affect whether the measure applies.
• Review current official Customs and Border Protection instructions for the correct entry reporting, documentation, and any required additional tariff or measure-specific data.
• Keep technical records, supplier statements, bills of materials, and classification analysis that support the conclusion; seek broker or customs counsel review for borderline products.