Section 232 Inclusion Request - Union Tank Car Company

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act when imports of a product are determined to affect national security. The measure may control covered imports through an additional duty, tariff treatment, quota, or another import requirement. “BIS” refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, the agency associated with administering many Section 232 actions, although the exact authority and instructions should be confirmed in the official measure record.

These measures typically affect importers of specifically described products, not necessarily every item in a broad product category. Coverage is usually determined by the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, product description, country of origin, and any stated exclusions or special procedures. An importer may need to pay an additional duty or report the merchandise in a particular way, so incorrect classification or origin analysis can create compliance and cost risks.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification and compare it with the tariff provisions or product descriptions listed in the official Section 232 instructions.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs rules; origin can affect whether the measure applies and how the entry must be reported.
• Check the official measure record and current Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance for the applicable entry instructions, exclusions, quotas, or additional-duty treatment.
• Review whether the product is covered as imported, including relevant components, derivatives, or downstream products, rather than relying only on its commercial name.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, manufacturing facts, and any claimed exclusion; consult a customs broker or trade counsel when the coverage analysis is uncertain.