Section 232 Inclusion Request - NADCA 4

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It addresses imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The measure may apply to specified products, materials, components, or derivatives, and may use additional duties, quotas, licensing requirements, or other import conditions. “BIS” identifies the Bureau of Industry and Security as the agency associated with the measure record; the exact scope must be confirmed in the official source.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses bringing covered goods into the United States. They matter because a product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, country of origin, product description, and any applicable exclusions or quota rules can change the entry requirements and landed cost. A tariff classification based only on a product name is not enough; the importer is responsible for using reasonable care and should obtain broker or trade counsel advice when classification or scope is uncertain.

What to check

• Check the official measure text and current agency guidance to identify the covered HTSUS subheadings, product descriptions, derivatives, and any stated exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification using its material, construction, function, and import condition—not merely its commercial name.
• Determine the product’s country of origin and review whether the measure treats goods from that country differently, including any special documentation requirements.
• Ask your customs broker to verify how the measure is reported on the entry, including any additional tariff number, quota procedure, or required certification.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, product composition, and exclusion eligibility, and recheck official updates before future shipments.