Section 232 Inclusion Request - Maxcess International 2

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 may use tools such as additional duties, quotas, exemptions, or other import conditions, depending on the official measure text.

It typically affects importers of products that fall within the measure’s defined product scope and tariff classification, often called the HTSUS classification. The measure may also depend on the product’s country of origin, whether it was substantially transformed elsewhere, and whether an exclusion or other authorization applies. It matters because an importer may need to pay an additional measure-specific charge, provide supporting entry data, or follow special filing procedures in addition to ordinary customs requirements.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification and compare it with the official scope of the measure; do not rely only on a commercial product description.
• Verify the product’s customs country of origin and review any rules that distinguish the origin of materials from the origin of the finished product.
• Check whether the measure applies to the entire product, only specified derivatives or components, or products meeting particular technical descriptions.
• Look for applicable exclusions, quota arrangements, product-specific authorizations, or other exceptions, and confirm their eligibility and documentation requirements.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade professional to review the entry treatment when classification, origin, scope, or exemption eligibility is uncertain.