Section 232 Inclusion Request - Outukumpu Stainless USA

A measure identified as type 232 generally refers to a U.S. action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 allows the government to address imports that are determined to threaten national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) administers many Section 232 actions, although customs collection and entry processing involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

These measures typically affect specified products identified by their Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications, and sometimes depend on the product’s country of origin, content, or form. They may impose an additional duty, a tariff-rate quota, or another import condition. The identifier shown in the title is a reference to the measure; it does not by itself establish that a particular product is covered. Coverage must be verified against the official measure text, HTSUS provisions, and any applicable exclusions or exceptions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any relevant statistical suffix, with a customs broker or classification specialist.
• Check the official Section 232 measure details for the covered product description, country-of-origin rules, derivative-product provisions, and effective treatment.
• Determine whether the measure applies to the product as imported, rather than relying only on its marketing name or a broad product category.
• Review available exclusions, quota procedures, certifications, and documentation requirements before filing the entry.
• Verify how the measure should be reported to CBP and whether other duties, trade remedies, or special programs may apply separately.