Section 232 Inclusion Request - Southwire Company, LLC

A type 232 measure is a U.S. trade action taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 when imports of a product are found to threaten national security. An attachment such as “Attachment_2.pdf” may list covered products, tariff classifications, exclusions, conditions, or other instructions. The official measure and its referenced documents control; the attachment alone may not provide the full legal context.

These measures typically affect importers of the listed products, including manufacturers, distributors, and online sellers. Coverage usually depends on the product’s classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), its country of origin, and any stated exceptions or derivative-product rules. A Section 232 measure can change the duty treatment and may require careful entry reporting, even when the ordinary HTSUS classification appears correct.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable statistical suffix, with the official measure and current HTSUS.
• Check whether the measure covers the product itself, a derivative product, or only specified materials, forms, or uses.
• Verify the product’s country of origin and review any country-specific treatment, exclusions, quotas, or alternative arrangements stated in the official sources.
• Read all notes, definitions, annexes, and effective-entry instructions referenced by the attachment; do not rely on the attachment title alone.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade professional to review uncertain classification, origin, exclusion eligibility, and entry-reporting requirements.