Section 232 Inclusion Request - Trenton Forging

A type 232 trade measure generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) investigates whether imports of certain products or materials may threaten U.S. national security. The resulting measure can impose an additional duty, quota, licensing condition, or other import requirement.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and brokers handling products identified by their Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classification, product description, material, country of origin, or related product rules. A product can also be covered as a derivative or component product even if it is not the primary item named in a description. For an importer, the measure may change the landed cost, entry documentation, eligibility for exclusions or exceptions, and customs filing requirements. The identifier shown on a trade-data page should be verified against the official measure text and current U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, with your customs broker or classification specialist.
• Compare the product’s exact material, specifications, and intended use with the measure’s scope; do not rely on a product name alone.
• Check the applicable country-of-origin rules and whether the measure distinguishes among origins, processing locations, or supplier arrangements.
• Review the official measure instructions for additional duties, quotas, exclusions, exclusions’ documentation, and any entry-summary reporting requirements.
• Verify the effective treatment for the relevant entry and withdrawal dates using current BIS, CBP, and HTSUS sources before filing.