Section 232 Inclusion Request - Schafer Industries

A measure labeled with type “232” generally refers to a Section 232 trade measure under US law. Section 232 measures address imports that the US government has determined may affect national security. They commonly apply to specified products, materials, or derivative goods, and may involve additional import duties, quotas, licensing conditions, or reporting requirements. The title “BIS” indicates a connection with the Bureau of Industry and Security, but the exact legal effect must be confirmed in the official measure and related customs instructions.

These measures typically affect importers whose goods fall within the covered product description and the listed tariff classifications, often identified by Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes. Classification alone may not be enough: product composition, specifications, country of origin, exclusions, quota treatment, and the measure’s effective scope can matter. An importer should determine whether the measure applies in addition to ordinary customs duties and other trade remedies, and should obtain customs-broker or trade-counsel advice when the coverage is unclear.

What to check

• Read the official measure text and implementation instructions, not only the title or summary.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification, material content, specifications, and country of origin.
• Check whether the exact product description is covered and whether an exclusion, exemption, quota, or special reporting rule applies.
• Verify how the measure is declared in the entry data and whether it is assessed in addition to other duties or trade remedies.
• Keep technical records supporting classification and scope analysis, and ask a licensed customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain cases.