Section 232 Inclusion Request - Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. 2

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 has determined may affect national security. The measure may impose an additional duty, establish a tariff-rate quota, or use another import requirement for products within its defined scope.

The measure typically affects importers of covered articles, including products identified by specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings, product descriptions, countries of origin, or combinations of these factors. It can also affect downstream or derivative products if the measure expressly includes them. The practical impact depends on the article’s tariff classification, country of origin, entry conditions, and any exclusions or special procedures. An importer should not rely on a product name alone; the official measure and current U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instructions control how it applies.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with supporting product specifications; obtain customs-broker advice when classification is uncertain.
• Read the measure’s scope carefully to determine whether it covers the finished article, a derivative product, parts, or only specified materials or forms.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under applicable customs origin rules, rather than relying only on the shipping country or the location of the last processing step.
• Check the official measure, HTSUS provisions, CBP guidance, and any applicable exclusion, quota, exemption, or reporting requirements before filing an entry.
• Review entry records and commercial documents to ensure the declared classification, origin, value, and any additional Section 232 reporting or duty treatment are consistent.