Section 232 Inclusion Request - Council Tool Company

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to a Section 232 trade measure. Section 232 is a U.S. national-security measure that can apply additional import requirements, duties, quotas, or other treatment to particular products from particular sources. “BIS” refers to the Bureau of Industry and Security, the agency associated with administering many such measures. The identifier shown is a reference used to locate the underlying official measure; it is not, by itself, a product classification or duty rate.

These measures typically affect importers, manufacturers, distributors, and customs brokers handling covered goods. Whether a shipment is covered depends on details such as the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, material or composition, country of origin, and sometimes the applicable entry program or exclusions. A Section 232 measure can change the landed cost or entry requirements, so an importer should verify the official scope and any reporting instructions rather than relying only on a product description or supplier statement.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTS classification, including any required statistical suffix, with the official HTSUS and qualified customs guidance.
• Read the measure’s scope and product definitions to determine whether the goods are covered; do not assume that a similar product is treated the same way.
• Verify country of origin and, where relevant, the country of export, because Section 232 treatment can vary by source.
• Check the official entry instructions for the correct Chapter 99 reporting, additional tariff number, quota process, exclusion, or certification requirement.
• Keep supporting records—such as bills of materials, mill or manufacturer information, origin documents, and classification analysis—and ask a customs broker or trade counsel about uncertain cases.