Section 232 Inclusion Request - Coalition for a Prosperous America 2

“Type 232” refers to a trade measure under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. Depending on the underlying action, the measure may impose an additional duty, quota, licensing condition, reporting requirement, or another import restriction. The identifier “BIS 2025 0023 0682” is a reference used to locate the relevant measure; it does not, by itself, describe the product or the applicable treatment.

These measures typically affect importers of specifically covered goods, identified by their product description and Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification. They can also depend on the country of origin, entry date, product composition, and whether an exclusion, quota arrangement, or other exception applies. Importers should treat the measure as separate from ordinary customs duty and verify how it interacts with other requirements before filing an entry.

What to check

• Confirm the measure’s covered product scope and compare it with the item’s technical specifications, materials, and intended use.
• Verify the correct HTSUS classification and the product’s country of origin; do not rely on a supplier’s tariff code without review.
• Check the official measure instructions for any additional duty, quota, licensing, documentation, or filing requirements.
• Look for applicable exclusions, product-specific decisions, country arrangements, or other exceptions, and confirm their conditions and validity.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade professional to review uncertain classifications, origin issues, or Section 232 applicability before entry.