Section 232 Inclusion Request - Atlantic Aluminum Company (Atalco)

A Section 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on a finding that imports of a particular product, or group of products, may affect national security. The measure can apply to specified goods based on their tariff classification, country of origin, product description, or other conditions. “232” refers to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; it is not itself a duty rate.

Importers, exporters, manufacturers, and customs brokers may be affected when covered merchandise enters the United States. The practical impact may include an additional duty, quota, licensing or reporting requirement, or an exemption or exclusion process. The key terms to understand are HTSUS classification, country of origin, scope, and entry requirements. The applicable official measure text and current U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance control, so the title “Attachment_2.pdf” alone does not establish whether a shipment is covered.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with the official tariff schedule and qualified customs advice.
• Read the measure’s scope carefully: check the product description, covered HTSUS provisions, exceptions, and any rules for parts, derivatives, or mixtures.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules; do not assume the shipping country determines origin.
• Check current CBP instructions and official government notices for the correct entry-filing indicator, additional duty treatment, quota, exclusion, or license requirements.
• Keep records supporting classification, origin, value, and any exclusion or exemption claim, and ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain cases.