Section 232 Inclusion Request - North American Die Casting Association 2

A type 232 measure is a trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It addresses imports that the U.S. government determines may threaten national security or otherwise fall within a national-security-related import program. The measure may use tools such as additional duties, tariff-rate quotas, absolute quotas, or other import conditions, depending on the official measure and product scope.

These measures typically affect importers of covered products, as identified by product descriptions and Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions. They can apply even when the ordinary customs duty is low or zero, and may affect the importer’s landed cost, entry filing, sourcing decisions, and documentation. Coverage often depends on the product’s tariff classification, material or specifications, country of origin, and any listed exclusions or special procedures. A customs broker or trade professional should confirm the determination when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official measure and its product-scope language; do not rely on a product name alone.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with your customs broker or classification specialist.
• Check the product’s country of origin and whether the measure uses special rules for origin, processing, or entry.
• Look for exclusions, exemptions, quotas, quota-entry procedures, or alternative reporting instructions that may apply.
• Verify the applicable effective instructions and current Customs and Border Protection guidance before filing an entry.