Section 232 Inclusion Request - Ellwood Group

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to a U.S. action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that are determined to affect national security and may impose an additional duty, quota, licensing condition, or another import requirement. “BIS” commonly refers to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, but the official measure record controls the exact scope and requirements.

These measures typically affect particular products identified by their Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, country of origin, and sometimes product specifications or processing history. They matter because a product can be subject to a Section 232 requirement in addition to its ordinary customs duty and other trade measures. The importer of record is responsible for using the correct classification, declaring origin accurately, and meeting any applicable entry, documentation, or exclusion requirements; broker or legal advice may be needed for difficult classification or scope questions.

What to check

• Confirm the exact HTS classification and read the measure’s product scope, including any technical descriptions or listed exceptions.
• Check the product’s country of origin under U.S. customs-origin rules; do not rely only on the shipping country or the seller’s location.
• Review whether the measure applies an additional duty, quota, licensing rule, reporting requirement, or another special entry instruction.
• Look for current exclusion, exemption, quota, or product-specific provisions and verify what documentation or authorization is required.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade counsel to review ambiguous classifications, origin determinations, or scope decisions before entry.