Section 232 Inclusion Request - Preformed Line Products

A type 232 measure generally refers to a trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It allows the U.S. government to address imports that are determined to affect U.S. national security. The measure may apply to particular products, materials, countries of origin, or combinations of these factors, and may be administered through customs duties, quotas, licensing, or related requirements.

These measures typically affect U.S. importers bringing covered goods into the country, as well as manufacturers, sellers, and customs brokers involved in the shipment. The key professional terms to understand are tariff classification, usually the product’s HTSUS subheading; country of origin; scope, meaning which goods are covered; and exclusions or quota rules. A product’s description alone is not enough to decide coverage, so the importer should verify the official measure text and current customs guidance before entry.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any statistical suffix, with your customs broker or a binding ruling process when appropriate.
• Check the measure’s scope to see whether the product, material, component, or derivative product is covered—not just whether the item’s general description appears similar.
• Verify the product’s country of origin under applicable customs origin rules and determine whether the measure treats that origin differently.
• Look for official exclusions, quota provisions, product-specific certifications, licensing requirements, or filing instructions that may apply.
• Review current CBP and BIS guidance and retain supporting records for classification, origin, exclusions, and any required entry declarations.