Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 6

A Section 232 measure is a US trade action based on a finding that imports of a product may threaten national security. The measure can place additional import requirements, such as an added duty, a quota, or an exemption or exclusion process. “Section 232” describes the legal authority; the product description and any listed tariff classifications determine what is covered.

It typically affects importers bringing covered goods into the United States, as well as manufacturers, sellers, and supply-chain partners involved in those goods. The key issue is scope: a product may be covered because of its material, composition, form, use, or tariff classification, and country-specific rules or exceptions may also apply. Importers should review the official measure, product scope, and customs instructions rather than relying on a product name alone.

What to check

• Read the measure’s product-scope language and compare it with the item’s material, composition, form, dimensions, and intended use.
• Verify the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification; do not assume a listed tariff number alone proves that the product is covered.
• Check the measure for country rules, exclusions, quota treatment, or other special provisions that may apply to the shipment.
• Confirm which customs entry data, additional tariff provisions, documentation, and origin information must be reported.
• Ask a customs broker or trade professional to review borderline products, mixed-material goods, classification questions, and any possible exclusion or exemption.