Notice of Opening: Section 232 Automobile Parts Tariff Inclusions Window (April 2026)
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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the International Trade Administration (ITA) have jointly announced the opening of the April 2026 inclusions window under the Section 232 Automobile Parts Tariff Inclusions Process. This process allows interested parties to submit requests for adding specific automobile parts to the scope of duties imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 authorizes the President to impose tariffs or other trade restrictions on imports that are deemed a threat to national security. In the context of automobile parts, this notice signals an opportunity for domestic industry stakeholders to petition for expanded tariff coverage on additional parts categories not currently subject to Section 232 duties. Stakeholders — including domestic manufacturers, trade associations, and other interested parties — may use this window to submit formal inclusion requests. BIS and ITA will review submissions and determine whether the nominated parts warrant inclusion in the tariff scope. The April 2026 window represents a time-limited opportunity tied to a structured review calendar.
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Key Changes
- April 2026 inclusions window is now officially open for submissions of additional automobile parts under Section 232 tariff scope
- BIS and ITA jointly administer the inclusion process, allowing industry stakeholders to nominate new parts categories for tariff coverage
- Submissions must be made within the designated April 2026 window — a time-limited, structured review period
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