Section 232 Inclusion Request - Spring City Electrical Manufacturing

A measure labeled “BIS 2025 0023 0670” with measure type “232” refers to a trade action associated with Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that the U.S. government determines may affect national security. The label is an identifier; it does not, by itself, tell you the product coverage, tariff treatment, origin rules, or any applicable exceptions.

These measures typically affect importers of specifically listed products, often identified by their HTSUS classification (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) and sometimes by product description, country of origin, or other conditions. They can apply to direct imports and, depending on the official measure, to derivative or further-processed goods. An importer may need to pay an additional duty, follow quota or licensing procedures, or document eligibility for an exclusion or other special treatment. Correct classification and careful review of the official measure are essential; a customs broker or trade attorney may be needed for difficult cases.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, and compare it with the tariff provisions listed in the official Section 232 measure.
• Read the measure’s scope and product descriptions carefully; do not rely only on a short title, database label, or a general description such as “steel” or “aluminum.”
• Verify the country of origin and any rules for substantial transformation, because Section 232 treatment may depend on origin or on how the product was processed.
• Check whether the shipment is covered by a derivative-product rule, quota, tariff-rate quota, exclusion, exemption, or other reporting requirement, and confirm the relevant conditions before entry.
• Review current CBP, BIS, U.S. government, and HTSUS instructions for filing codes, documentation, and effective treatment; ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel when classification or eligibility is uncertain.