Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 5

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on national-security considerations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It can apply to particular products, countries of origin, or both, and may impose an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, quota, exemption, or other import condition. The details are found in the official measure and related customs instructions—not in the title alone.

This typically affects importers of covered goods, manufacturers using those goods, and businesses responsible for declaring the product’s country of origin. It matters because a product may be subject to requirements beyond its ordinary tariff classification, potentially changing the landed cost, entry documentation, eligibility for an exclusion or exemption, and the way the importer must report the shipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

What to check

• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, including any relevant statistical suffix, before checking the measure.
• Read the measure’s product description carefully; scope may depend on material, form, specifications, processing, or intended use—not just the commercial name.
• Verify the shipment’s country of origin and whether the measure distinguishes among origins, preferential trade programs, or specific exclusions.
• Check the official CBP instructions for the required entry numbers, additional duties, quota procedures, or documentation; do not rely on a supplier’s description alone.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, and any claimed exclusion or exemption, and consult a customs broker or trade counsel when the scope is unclear.