Section 232 Inclusion Request - Metal Technologies of Indiana 4

A type 232 trade measure is generally a U.S. action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It addresses imports that the government determines may affect national security. The measure may use additional duties, tariff-rate quotas, absolute quotas, licensing requirements, or other import conditions. BIS refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, although entry collection and enforcement may also involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

A measure identified as “BIS 2025 0023 0708” should be read as a specific official measure record, not as a product description by itself. It typically affects importers whose goods fall within the measure’s defined product scope, often based on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), product characteristics, country of origin, and any stated exceptions. It matters because an importer may need to report an additional tariff provision, obtain or use an applicable exclusion, follow a quota or licensing procedure, and keep records supporting the classification and origin determination.

What to check

• Check the official measure text and related CBP guidance for the covered HTSUS provisions, product definitions, origin rules, and any exclusions or derivative-product provisions.
• Confirm the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS code) and country of origin; do not rely only on the supplier’s description or an invoice code.
• Check whether the measure applies to the entry date, shipment, or other stated trigger, and verify the current requirements before filing the entry.
• Determine whether an exclusion, quota allocation, license, certification, or special entry-data requirement applies, and retain the supporting documents.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classification, substantial-transformation, scope, or exclusion questions.