Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 3

A Section 232 measure is a US trade action based on a finding that imports of a particular product or material may threaten national security. The measure can apply to specified goods, countries, or product forms, and may impose additional import duties or other requirements. “232” refers to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; the exact scope is controlled by the official measure text and related customs instructions.

This type of measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered goods into the United States. It matters because a product can be subject to an additional duty separate from its normal tariff classification, and eligibility may depend on the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) subheading, country of origin, quantity, exclusions, or applicable procedures. Classification and origin questions can require a customs broker or trade professional’s judgment.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, against the official measure and current US tariff schedule.
• Check the product’s country of origin and whether the measure distinguishes among countries, territories, or special trade programs.
• Determine whether the goods qualify for an exclusion, exemption, quota, tariff-rate quota, or other special treatment, and retain supporting records.
• Review the measure’s effective provisions and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) filing instructions; do not rely only on a product description or supplier statement.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade attorney to review borderline classifications, origin determinations, and any required entry documentation.