Section 232 Inclusion Request - Wind Tower Trade Coalition

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act when imports of a product are determined to threaten national security. The measure may apply to particular products, product categories, or countries, and may take the form of an additional duty, quota, exemption, exclusion, or other import condition. “Attachment_2.pdf” is the measure document to review for its exact scope and requirements.

This can affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered goods into the United States. It matters because a covered product may have an additional customs obligation or may need special entry treatment, even when its ordinary tariff classification and duty treatment are unchanged. The importer of record is generally responsible for providing accurate information and complying with the applicable measure.

To determine whether the measure applies, compare the product’s correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification and physical characteristics with the document’s scope. Do not rely on a product name alone: specifications such as material, composition, dimensions, form, processing, and intended use can matter. Confirm the current requirements in official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and HTSUS sources, and seek customs-broker or trade counsel advice when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Identify the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, and verify it against the measure’s listed classifications.
• Read the measure’s product scope and exclusions carefully; compare its technical descriptions with the actual material, form, dimensions, composition, and use of the goods.
• Check whether the measure has country-specific rules, exemptions, exclusions, quota treatment, or special entry and reporting requirements.
• Confirm the measure’s current status and instructions in official HTSUS and CBP sources before filing an entry; attachments may not contain every operational requirement.
• Keep product specifications, origin records, supplier statements, and classification analysis supporting the determination, and obtain broker or legal review for borderline products.