Section 232 Inclusion Request - Willard Manufacturing, Inc.

A measure identified as type 232 is generally a Section 232 trade measure. It is based on a U.S. review of whether imports of a particular product or material may threaten national security. The measure may impose an additional import duty, quota, licensing condition, or another restriction, depending on the official notice and product scope.

These measures typically affect importers of the covered goods, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing those goods into the United States. The key professional terms to understand are scope, HTSUS classification, country of origin, exclusions, quota, and additional duty. A product’s description alone is not enough: coverage usually depends on the exact product specifications, HTSUS provision, origin, and any applicable exceptions or exclusions.

What to check

• Read the measure’s scope carefully and compare its product descriptions, specifications, and listed HTSUS classifications with the imported merchandise.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification and country of origin; ask a customs broker or classification professional if either is uncertain.
• Check whether the measure applies an additional duty, quota, licensing requirement, or another remedy, and determine how it must be reported at entry.
• Look for exclusions, product-specific conditions, or country-specific provisions, and verify that any required exclusion documentation is available.
• Review current official CBP, Commerce, USTR, or Federal Register guidance before entry because implementation instructions and coverage can change.