Section 232 Inclusion Request - Ad Hoc Coalition of U.S. Tubing Producers

A measure labeled “type: 232” generally refers to a U.S. Section 232 trade measure. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. Depending on the measure, the response can include an additional duty, tariff treatment, quota, product-specific conditions, or an exclusion process. The identifier shown on the page helps locate the measure; it does not by itself tell you the rate or whether your product is covered.

These measures typically affect importers of goods that fall within specified product descriptions, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classifications, countries of origin, or product forms. They matter because an importer may owe an additional amount beyond ordinary customs duty and may need to report the measure separately at entry. Coverage can depend on technical details such as the material, composition, dimensions, processing, and whether the product is a derivative or downstream item. Final classification and entry treatment may require a customs broker or other qualified trade professional.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any statistical suffix, and compare it with the measure’s covered tariff provisions.
• Read the measure’s product scope carefully; check material, composition, form, dimensions, processing, and any listed exclusions or derivative-product rules.
• Verify the country of origin and any special country-specific provisions, because Section 232 treatment may vary by origin or trade arrangement.
• Check whether the measure requires an additional duty, quota allocation, special entry reporting, exclusion authorization, or supporting documentation; use current official CBP and agency instructions.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous classifications, scope questions, exclusions, or origin determinations before filing the entry.