Section 232 Inclusion Request - Bedford Industries

A measure identified as “BIS 2025 0023 0654” with type “232” is associated with Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. They commonly apply through additional duties, quotas, licensing requirements, or related import conditions, depending on the official measure.

These measures typically affect importers based on the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, and sometimes its material content or processing history. The measure matters because a covered product may have costs or entry requirements in addition to ordinary customs duty. The importer remains responsible for accurate classification, origin documentation, and declaring any applicable Section 232 treatment; a customs broker can help with product-specific judgments.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any headings, subheadings, and statistical suffixes named by the official measure.
• Check the measure’s exact scope, including covered products, exclusions, derivative articles, material-content rules, and any exceptions for particular countries or origins.
• Verify the country of origin under U.S. customs rules and keep records supporting the origin and any required processing or material-content analysis.
• Review whether the measure requires an additional duty, quota allocation, exclusion, license, certification, or special entry reporting; do not rely on the product description alone.
• Compare the official measure and current CBP/BIS guidance with your broker’s entry instructions before filing, especially when the product could fall within more than one trade remedy.