Section 232 Inclusion Request - Standard Forged Products, LLC

A measure identified as type 232 refers to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It allows the United States to apply import measures when an investigation finds that imports of a product may threaten national security. The measure may cover particular products, countries, forms, or quantities, and its requirements can differ from ordinary customs duty rules.

These measures typically affect importers of covered goods, as well as manufacturers, distributors, and other parties responsible for entry filings. The key professional terms to learn are scope, tariff classification, country of origin, quota or tariff-rate quota, and exclusions or product-specific exceptions. Whether a shipment is covered depends on the official measure text and how the product is classified and described—not simply on its invoice name. Extra duties or other entry requirements can affect landed cost, documentation, and shipment planning.

What to check

• Read the official scope and product descriptions, including any listed forms, specifications, uses, and exclusions.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, and any applicable substantial-transformation analysis; ask a customs broker or trade counsel when uncertain.
• Check whether the measure uses an additional duty, quota, tariff-rate quota, licensing process, or another entry requirement, and identify the responsible filer.
• Review the official instructions for product exclusions, certifications, quota allocation, and required entry data before shipment.
• Keep supporting records—such as bills of materials, mill or manufacturer documents, specifications, and origin records—in case Customs requests proof of coverage or exemption.