Section 232 Inclusion Request - ERMCO

A measure identified as “BIS 2025 0023 0643” with type “232” is generally associated with a Section 232 trade action. Section 232 measures are U.S. import measures based on national-security considerations and may apply to specified products, countries, or customs entries. “BIS” refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, but the exact product coverage and administering agencies depend on the official measure and its implementing instructions.

For an importer, the key issue is whether the merchandise falls within the measure’s scope. This is determined through product description, material or composition, processing, country of origin, entry date, and the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provision—not just the item’s commercial name. A Section 232 measure may create an additional duty, a quota or tariff-rate quota, an exclusion or exemption process, or special entry-reporting requirements. Confirming the applicable scope and treatment may require a customs broker or trade attorney.

What to check

• Read the official measure text and implementation instructions, including any product descriptions, HTSUS subheadings, country rules, and scope notes.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, composition, and manufacturing history; do not rely only on a supplier’s description or tariff code.
• Check whether the measure uses an additional duty, quota, tariff-rate quota, exclusion, exemption, or other special treatment, and identify the required entry data elements.
• Confirm the relevant entry and effective-date rules for the shipment, including whether the measure applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse.
• Keep supporting records such as bills of materials, mill or manufacturer information, origin documents, classification analysis, and any approved exclusion or quota documentation.