Section 232 Inclusion Request - Gerdau Long Steel North America

A Section 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on a finding that imports of a particular product may threaten national security. The measure can apply to goods identified by product descriptions and Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings. “Attachment_2.pdf” is the document name; the attachment’s product scope and legal instructions must be read to determine what is covered.

These measures typically affect importers of the listed products, as well as customs brokers, manufacturers, and supply-chain partners. They may create an additional duty or other entry requirements, sometimes with rules based on the product’s country of origin, product content, or applicable exclusions. An importer should distinguish the ordinary HTSUS classification from any separate Section 232 tariff provision and verify the treatment using current official customs and trade-agency guidance.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification using its material, function, composition, and form; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Compare the product description and any listed HTSUS subheadings in the attachment with the actual imported merchandise, including components or derivative products.
• Check the country-of-origin rules and whether the measure applies to the whole product or only specified content, materials, or downstream products.
• Look for applicable exclusions, quotas, quota-exempt treatment, certifications, reporting requirements, or special entry instructions in current official guidance.
• Ask a customs broker or trade lawyer to review uncertain scope or classification issues, and retain product specifications and origin records supporting the entry declaration.