Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 9

A type 232 measure is a trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It allows the United States to adjust imports—such as through additional duties, quotas, or other requirements—when the government determines that imports of a product may affect national security. The exact products, countries, measure, and conditions must be confirmed in the official measure and related customs guidance.

These measures typically affect importers whose goods fall within specified Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications or technical product descriptions. They may also cover derivative products, particular countries of origin, or goods subject to exclusions or quota arrangements. For an importer, the measure can change the amount due at entry, the required tariff classification, documentation, and landed cost. The importer of record remains responsible for using reasonable care, although a customs broker can help interpret and apply the requirements.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, against the scope of the official Section 232 measure.
• Check the product’s country of origin and whether the measure distinguishes among countries, trade programs, or supply-chain arrangements.
• Look for exclusions, quota procedures, derivative-product rules, and any required exclusion authorization or supporting documentation.
• Verify which entry date, entry type, and customs reporting instructions apply, rather than relying only on the commercial invoice or supplier description.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline classifications, scope questions, and country-of-origin issues before importing.