Section 232 Inclusion Request - Bekaert Corporation

A Section 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on a finding that imports of a particular product may threaten national security. “Attachment_2.pdf” identifies the supporting attachment for this type of measure; the controlling details are in the official measure, including the covered products, exclusions, and entry instructions.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and brokers handling the named product or products that fall within specified Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions. The measure may apply based on the product’s classification, country of origin, quantity, value, or other stated conditions. It matters because an affected entry can require an additional duty or other reporting treatment, separate from ordinary customs duty. Classification and origin are fact-specific, so uncertain cases may require a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Read the official measure and all referenced attachments to identify the exact covered products, HTSUS provisions, exclusions, and effective-entry conditions.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification using its material, function, composition, and level of processing; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules, including whether processing or assembly in another country changes the origin analysis.
• Check whether an exclusion, quota, exemption, certification, or special entry instruction applies, and retain the supporting records.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous classifications, origin determinations, and filing requirements before entry.