Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components Into the United States

A Section 232 measure is a U.S. trade action based on a finding that certain imports may affect national security. A measure concerning wind turbines and their parts or components may apply to covered products entering the United States, based on the product’s classification, physical characteristics, country of origin, and any stated scope conditions.

It typically affects manufacturers, distributors, project developers, and other importers bringing covered wind-energy equipment or components into the United States. The measure matters because it can change the import obligations shown at entry, even when the ordinary tariff classification appears correct. Importers should distinguish the product’s HTSUS classification from the separate Section 232 measure, and should verify the applicable instructions in official sources or with a customs broker.

What to check

• Identify the complete product and its function, including whether it is a complete turbine, subassembly, replacement part, or component.
• Confirm the correct HTSUS classification and compare it with the measure’s exact product scope; do not rely on a product name alone.
• Document the country of origin and manufacturing steps, because origin rules may differ from the country of export.
• Check current CBP and U.S. government instructions for the required entry reporting, payment, exclusions, quotas, or other applicable measure conditions.
• Ask a qualified customs broker or trade lawyer to review borderline classifications, scope questions, and any possible exclusion before importing.