Section 232 Inclusion Request - CPTI

A measure identified as type 232 generally refers to a U.S. trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The measure may apply to particular products, materials, countries, or product components, depending on the official legal instrument and tariff schedule instructions.

This typically affects importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and sellers bringing covered goods into the United States. It can create an additional duty or other import requirement separate from the ordinary customs duty. The key professional terms to understand are tariff classification, HTSUS subheading, country of origin, scope, exclusions, quota, and trade-remedy duty. An importer must verify whether the actual merchandise falls within the measure’s scope; an identifier alone does not establish coverage.

What to check

• Read the official measure text and its scope provisions, including any product descriptions, HTSUS subheadings, exclusions, and country conditions.
• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification and country of origin; do not rely only on a supplier’s description or a broad product name.
• Check the current duty instructions and filing requirements in official U.S. Customs and Border Protection and HTSUS sources.
• Determine whether the measure applies to the complete article, specified content or material, parts, or products processed in another country.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classifications, origin questions, exclusions, quota treatment, or complex supply chains.