Section 232 Inclusion Request - USALCO

A measure marked “type: 232” generally refers to a U.S. trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government has determined may affect national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is associated with administering many Section 232 actions, although the exact agency responsibilities and implementing instructions depend on the measure.

These measures typically affect specified products, materials, or derivative goods identified by their Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications, product descriptions, country of origin, and sometimes other conditions. For an importer, the measure may change the entry treatment, such as applying an additional duty, quota, exemption, exclusion, or special reporting requirement. The identifier alone does not establish whether a shipment is covered; the importer must compare the product and entry facts with the official scope and current implementation instructions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any heading, subheading, or statistical suffix required by the measure.
• Read the measure’s scope and product definitions carefully; do not rely only on a commercial product name or the measure identifier.
• Verify the country of origin and any applicable substantial-transformation analysis, because treatment can vary by origin.
• Check whether an exclusion, exemption, quota arrangement, or other special entry condition applies, and retain supporting records.
• Review current CBP and official agency instructions, and consult a customs broker or trade counsel when classification, origin, or scope is uncertain.