Section 232 Inclusion Request - Ad Hoc Coalition of Dry Van and Reefer Producers 1

A Section 232 trade measure is a US import action based on a finding that certain imports may threaten national security. The measure can apply to particular products, materials, or product categories, often identified by Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification and sometimes by country of origin or other conditions. “Attachment_2.pdf” is the document title or reference supplied for this measure; the attachment itself should be reviewed for its product scope and instructions.

For an importer, this matters because a covered product may be subject to an additional duty, quota, exemption process, reporting requirement, or other special treatment in addition to ordinary customs obligations. The key professional terms are “scope” (which goods are covered), “HTSUS classification” (the tariff code assigned to the product), “country of origin” (where customs considers the product made), and “entry filing” (the information submitted to Customs and Border Protection). Coverage depends on the actual product and the measure’s conditions—not merely the product’s commercial name.

What to check

• Read the measure and any referenced attachment to identify the covered products, exclusions, quotas, exemptions, and entry requirements.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification using its materials, function, composition, and manufacturing process; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Verify the product’s customs country of origin, including whether processing in another country changes or does not change origin.
• Check the current official tariff and customs instructions for any applicable additional reporting or duty provisions before filing an entry.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade professional to review uncertain classifications, scope questions, or eligibility for an exclusion or exemption.