Section 232 Inclusion Request - AMBA 1

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to a Section 232 trade measure. Section 232 is a U.S. national-security trade authority that can apply additional import requirements or duties to covered products from specified sources. The measure title or identifier is a reference used to locate the official government record; it is not, by itself, enough to determine whether a shipment is covered.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other parties bringing covered goods into the United States. Coverage can depend on the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS subheading), the product description, country of origin, and sometimes the country of export or other stated conditions. An importer should treat the measure as a separate trade remedy or tariff requirement to verify in addition to ordinary customs duty, entry, marking, and admissibility rules.

What to check

• Confirm the exact HTSUS subheading and product description; do not rely only on a commercial name or supplier classification.
• Check the official measure record for its scope, covered countries, exclusions, quota or licensing provisions, and any applicable product-specific rules.
• Verify country of origin under U.S. customs rules and distinguish it from country of export or shipment.
• Review the entry instructions and tariff provisions to determine whether the measure is reported separately from the normal duty and whether an exemption claim needs supporting documentation.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous classifications, origin analyses, exclusions, or Section 232 reporting obligations.