Section 232 Inclusion Request - AMBA 3

A U.S. trade measure identified as type 232 generally refers to a Section 232 measure. Section 232 allows the U.S. government to address imports that are determined to affect national security. “BIS” commonly refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, which administers parts of the Section 232 process. The reference shown is an administrative identifier; it is not, by itself, enough to determine whether a product is covered.

These measures typically affect importers of specified products, often based on the product’s tariff classification, material or technical characteristics, country of origin, and sometimes the country where the product was exported. The measure may add a tariff or impose another import condition in addition to ordinary customs duties. An importer should verify the applicable HTSUS classification, the measure’s product description and scope, country-of-origin rules, and any exclusions, quotas, or special entry instructions. Classification and scope questions may require a customs broker or other qualified trade professional.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification; do not rely only on a supplier’s tariff code.
• Compare the product’s specifications, composition, and intended use with the measure’s official scope and product descriptions.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and any separate rules for goods shipped from, or processed in, another country.
• Check the official measure instructions for additional Chapter 99 reporting, documentation, exclusions, quotas, or entry requirements.
• Ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling when the classification, origin, or scope is uncertain.