Section 232 Inclusion Request - Ridge Tool Company

A measure identified as “BIS 2025 0023 0725” with type “232” refers to a trade action administered through the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. They commonly impose additional import requirements, such as an additional duty, quota, or related treatment, on specified products or materials.

A Section 232 measure does not automatically apply to every product in a broad industry. Coverage normally depends on the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS code), physical description, material or composition, country of origin, and any stated exclusions or special arrangements. An importer may need to report a separate Chapter 99 tariff provision in addition to the ordinary HTSUS classification. The importer of record is responsible for using the correct classification, origin, and entry treatment, so broker or trade counsel review may be appropriate when the product is complex or only partly covered.

What to check

• Match the product’s full HTSUS classification and detailed description against the measure’s official scope; do not rely on a broad product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and review whether the measure treats countries, territories, or trade arrangements differently.
• Check whether the measure requires an additional Chapter 99 filing, quota treatment, documentation, or another special entry procedure.
• Review the product’s composition, processing, and manufacturing records, especially when it contains covered materials or is substantially transformed in another country.
• Verify current exclusions, exemptions, amendments, and official instructions with CBP, BIS, or a qualified customs broker before filing the entry.