Section 232 Inclusion Request - Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 3

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 threaten national security, often because of their effect on critical domestic industries or supply chains. The attachment name alone does not identify the covered products, countries, exclusions, or any additional requirements.

These measures typically affect importers of specifically described goods, based on the product’s tariff classification, material, composition, form, and sometimes its country of origin. The measure may apply through an additional duty or another import requirement, separate from the product’s normal tariff treatment. It matters because an incorrect classification, origin claim, exclusion claim, or entry filing can lead to extra costs, delays, or compliance issues. Confirming the scope with official instructions or a qualified customs professional may be necessary.

What to check

• Read the measure’s product scope and compare it with the complete HTSUS classification, product description, material, and form—not just the commercial name.
• Check the stated country-of-origin rules and determine whether the measure treats the product’s origin differently from its shipping or export country.
• Look for exclusions, product-specific provisions, quota treatment, or certification requirements, and verify that any claimed exception actually matches the shipment.
• Review the entry instructions to identify any additional tariff provision, reporting field, documentation, or declaration required for the measure.
• Keep technical specifications, supplier origin records, classification support, and exclusion documentation; ask a customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain cases.