Section 232 Inclusion Request - AMBA 5

A measure identified as type “232” generally refers to a U.S. trade action under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Section 232 measures address imports that are determined to affect U.S. national security. The responsible agency and the official measure record specify which products, countries, and entry conditions are covered; the identifier alone should not be used to assume the product scope or treatment.

These measures typically affect importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and sellers bringing covered goods into the United States. The measure may apply based on the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, country of origin, material or component content, exclusions, or other entry facts. It matters because a covered product may require an additional tariff provision, reporting information, documentation, or an approved exclusion, separate from its ordinary customs duty.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s complete HTSUS classification, including any applicable Chapter 99 provision, with the official tariff schedule or a qualified customs professional.
• Read the measure’s official scope carefully: check product descriptions, covered materials, derivative products, country rules, exclusions, and any stated entry conditions.
• Verify the product’s customs country of origin and maintain records supporting how that origin was determined; do not rely only on the shipping country.
• Check whether an exclusion, quota, certification, license, or other special reporting requirement applies, and confirm that its conditions match the actual shipment.
• Review the current official instructions and entry data requirements with your customs broker before filing, especially when classification or product composition is uncertain.