Section 232 Inclusion Request - American Liftgate Manufacturers Coalition

“BIS 2025 0023 0651” is an identifier for a U.S. trade measure administered or published through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The measure type “232” refers generally to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the United States to address imports considered relevant to national security. A Section 232 measure may use an additional duty, tariff-rate quota, quota, licensing condition, or another import requirement, depending on the official measure text.

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 stated conditions. The key issue is not merely the product’s commercial name: the importer must determine the correct tariff classification, country of origin, and any applicable exceptions or exclusions. The measure matters because it can change the amount payable at entry and may create additional filing, documentation, or eligibility requirements. Confirming the result with official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and BIS materials, or with a qualified customs broker, is important when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Match the product’s facts to the measure’s covered HTSUS provisions and product descriptions; do not rely only on a supplier’s description.
• Confirm the customs country of origin under the applicable origin rules, including whether processing or assembly changed the origin.
• Check the official measure text for effective-entry rules, exclusions, quota or licensing conditions, and any documentation requirements.
• Review whether an exclusion, product-specific authorization, or other exception applies, and keep records supporting your conclusion.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classifications, origin determinations, or scope questions before importation.