Section 232 Inclusion Request - Omega Flex, Inc.

A type 232 measure is a trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 when the U.S. government determines that imports of a product may threaten national security. The measure may apply to particular goods, countries, or product categories, and may use tools such as an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, absolute quota, or an exemption or exclusion process. The exact scope is controlled by the official measure text and related instructions—not simply by the file name.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers bringing covered merchandise into the United States. A product’s tariff classification, commonly called its HTSUS subheading, is often important, but coverage can also depend on the product’s material, specifications, country of origin, customs value, or an exclusion. The importer remains responsible for making accurate entry declarations and should coordinate with a customs broker or trade counsel when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official measure text and any implementing instructions to identify the covered products, HTSUS provisions, countries, and applicable entry conditions.
• Verify the product’s HTSUS classification, country of origin, material composition, and other technical facts against the measure’s scope; do not rely on a product description alone.
• Check whether an exclusion, exemption, quota, or other special treatment applies, and confirm its required documentation and filing procedure.
• Review the entry data and commercial documents to ensure any applicable measure is reported separately and consistently with current CBP instructions.
• Ask a customs broker or qualified trade professional to review close classification or scope questions before importing.