Section 232 Inclusion Request - KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc.

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 threaten national security, and it can apply to specified products from specified countries. The measure may use an additional duty, a tariff-rate quota, an absolute quota, or another import condition.

For an importer, the key issue is whether the merchandise falls within the measure’s covered product scope and how it is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). A 232 requirement can apply in addition to ordinary customs duty and may depend on the product’s material, composition, country of origin, quantity, value, or applicable exclusions. The official measure, HTSUS provisions, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) instructions, and any exclusion or quota procedures should be reviewed together.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any 232-specific tariff provisions, with a qualified customs professional when classification is uncertain.
• Read the measure’s product description carefully; do not rely only on a general product name, because scope may depend on material, processing, dimensions, or other technical characteristics.
• Verify the country of origin and whether the measure treats the exporting country, producing country, or both as relevant.
• Check whether an exclusion, quota arrangement, country-specific exception, or other official provision applies, and retain supporting records.
• Review entry filing instructions and documentation requirements to ensure any additional duty, quota claim, or reporting element is declared correctly.