BIS Seeks Comments for Section 232 Investigations of PPE, Medical Consumables and Equipment, Robotics, and Industrial Machinery

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comments on its ongoing Section 232 investigations into imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices, robotics, and industrial machinery.

Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other relevant information to the BIS Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security by October 17, 2025. Instructions for submitting comments and additional details on each investigation are available in the below linked September 26 Federal Register notices. 

Notice: Section 232 Investigation on Imports of PPE and Medical Equipment

Notice: Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Robotics and Industrial Machinery