Section 232 Inclusion Request - American Fruit and Vegetable Coalition

A type 232 measure refers to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, a US trade measure based on whether imports of a product may affect national security. The measure may use tools such as additional duties, quotas, or other import conditions. The title or identifier “BIS 2025 0023 0639” is a reference used to identify the measure; it does not, by itself, tell you the product coverage or duty treatment.

These measures typically affect importers whose goods fall within the covered product scope, often based on the product’s tariff classification, material, physical characteristics, country of origin, or whether it is a derivative product. “BIS” refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, which is part of the US Department of Commerce. A Section 232 measure matters because it can create requirements in addition to ordinary customs duty, including special reporting, quota administration, exclusions, or additional duties. The exact result depends on the official measure text and current customs instructions.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, and do not rely only on a supplier’s or broker’s code.
• Read the official scope language to check the product’s material, specifications, derivative-product status, and any stated exclusions.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and applicable country treatment; origin is not necessarily the same as the shipping or export country.
• Check current US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instructions for the required Chapter 99 reporting or other entry data associated with the measure.
• Review whether an exclusion, quota procedure, certification, or formal ruling may apply, and ask a customs broker or trade counsel when the scope is unclear.