Section 232 Inclusion Request - Red Gold

A type 232 measure is a trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. It is generally used when the U.S. government determines that imports of a product may affect national security. The measure may impose an additional duty, quota, or another import condition on covered merchandise. “BIS” refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Commerce Department agency associated with Section 232 investigations and actions.

These measures typically affect importers whose goods fall within specified Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provisions, product descriptions, countries of origin, or other scope rules. The measure can apply in addition to ordinary customs duty and may have separate rules for exclusions, exemptions, quotas, or country-specific treatment. The identifier “BIS 2025 0023 0699” is a reference used to locate the relevant measure; it does not, by itself, establish that every product in a broad industry is covered.

What to check

• Match the product’s complete HTSUS classification and official product description against the measure’s scope; do not rely only on a commercial product name.
• Confirm the country of origin, as Section 232 treatment can depend on origin, processing, or applicable country-specific provisions.
• Check the official measure text and current Customs and Border Protection guidance for the applicable additional-duty, quota, exclusion, exemption, or reporting provisions.
• Review whether the product is subject to another trade remedy, such as antidumping or countervailing duties, and determine how the measures interact.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review borderline classifications, scope questions, and entry instructions before importation.