Section 232 Inclusion Request - Alubar Metals Missouri, LLC

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on national-security considerations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It can impose additional import requirements, duties, quotas, or other restrictions on covered products, depending on the official measure and its related instructions. “Attachment_2.pdf” identifies the supporting document, but the document itself and the governing official sources must be checked to determine exactly what it covers.

These measures typically affect importers of specified goods, products from specified countries, or goods meeting particular classification and origin conditions. The key professional terms are “scope” (which products are covered), “HTSUS classification” (the tariff code used to identify the merchandise), “country of origin,” “exclusions or exceptions,” and “entry requirements.” A measure may apply in addition to ordinary customs duties and other trade remedies, so it can change the landed cost and the information needed for entry.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification using its actual materials, construction, function, and condition; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Read the measure’s scope, including product descriptions, listed tariff provisions, country-of-origin rules, exclusions, quota provisions, and any required documentation.
• Check whether the measure is assessed on the whole product or only on a specified component, material, or customs value, and verify how that amount is reported at entry.
• Review current CBP guidance, the HTSUS, and official implementing instructions for the applicable entry type, filing procedure, and any overlapping duties or trade measures.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, valuation, and any claimed exclusion; seek a customs broker or ruling when the product or facts are unclear.