Section 232 Inclusion Request - Arvos Ljungstrom

A measure labeled “BIS” and type “232” generally refers to a U.S. trade action under Section 232, which addresses whether imports of particular products or materials may affect national security. “BIS” is the Bureau of Industry and Security, the agency that administers many Section 232 requirements. The measure identifier helps locate the relevant official rule or notice, but it does not by itself describe the product or the duty treatment.

These measures typically affect importers based on the product’s tariff classification, country of origin, entry circumstances, and any stated exclusions or product-specific rules. The key professional terms are “scope” (which products are covered), “HTSUS classification” (the tariff number used for entry), “country of origin,” “applicability,” and “quota or exclusion” when the official measure provides alternatives to an additional duty. A measure can matter even when the goods are not made of the named material if the applicable scope or classification includes them.

What to check

• Read the official measure’s scope and product descriptions; do not rely on the title alone.
• Confirm the complete HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with your customs broker or a binding ruling when appropriate.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and whether the measure uses different treatment for particular origins, processing, or entry conditions.
• Check the official instructions for any exclusions, quota procedures, licensing, certifications, or documentation requirements, and confirm whether they apply to your shipment.
• Review the entry data and records needed to support classification, origin, value, and any claimed exclusion; obtain broker or trade counsel advice when the scope is unclear.