Section 232 Inclusion Request - Direct Dimension

A type 232 measure generally refers to action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It addresses imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security, often by imposing an additional import duty or other import requirement on specified products. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is associated with the Section 232 process, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) generally administers entry filing and duty collection.

These measures typically affect importers based on the product’s technical characteristics, tariff classification (HTSUS subheading), country of origin, and sometimes the product’s derivative or processed form. The measure matters because a product can owe an additional duty beyond its ordinary customs duty, and incorrect classification, origin, exclusions, or entry reporting can create compliance and financial exposure. The official measure details must be checked to determine whether the referenced BIS measure applies to a particular shipment.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification using its material, composition, function, and level of processing; do not rely only on a supplier’s code.
• Check the official measure instructions for covered products, derivative products, country-of-origin rules, effective entry conditions, and any stated exclusions or quota treatment.
• Verify whether the measure requires an additional Chapter 99 HTSUS reporting provision or other special entry information, and coordinate the filing with your customs broker.
• Document the product specifications, bills of materials, manufacturing steps, origin records, and classification rationale supporting your determination.
• Ask CBP, BIS, or a qualified customs professional to review uncertain scope, exclusion eligibility, or classification issues before importing.