Section 232 Inclusion Request - NADCA 6

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 is generally administered through official trade and customs instructions, with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) involved in the Section 232 process and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handling entry collection and enforcement.

This type of measure typically affects importers based on the product’s tariff classification, physical characteristics, country of origin, and sometimes the product’s content or processing history. It may apply to covered primary goods, derivative products, or specified inputs, and may involve additional duties, quotas, exclusions, or special reporting rules. The measure matters because an importer can owe an additional trade remedy charge even when the ordinary HTSUS classification and duty treatment appear correct.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable derivative-product provision, with a customs specialist when needed.
• Read the official measure text and CBP implementation guidance to verify the covered products, scope definitions, country rules, and entry requirements.
• Determine the product’s customs country of origin and review whether processing, materials, or melt-and-pour rules affect eligibility or coverage.
• Check for exclusions, quota treatment, tariff-rate quota procedures, or other authorized exceptions, and verify that any required documentation is available.
• Review the applicable effective-date and entry rules in the official data before filing, then confirm that the broker’s entry instructions apply the measure correctly.