Type 304 Stainless Steel Rectangle Billet 250 cm²
A semi-finished rectangular billet of Type 304 austenitic stainless steel with a cross-sectional area of 250 cm², width less than four times thickness, used for hot forging into structural components. Classified under HTS 7218.91.0030 as a primary form of stainless steel with rectangular cross-section meeting the specified dimensions. Not further worked beyond basic rolling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cross-sectional area less than 232 cm²
Same rectangular stainless steel profile but smaller size shifts to the other subheading within 7218.91
If square cross-section
If rolled to square profile instead of rectangular, moves to rolled stainless products in Chapter 72 heading 7219
If alloy steel not qualifying as stainless
Less than 10.5% chromium content excludes stainless classification, falling under other alloy steel bars/rods
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify exact chemical composition (min 10.5% chromium) and cross-sectional measurements to confirm stainless steel classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing no 'further working' like polishing or coating per Chapter 72 notes
• Avoid misclassification as bars (72.21) by documenting semi-finished state and primary form intended for further processing
Related Products under HTS 7218.91.00.30
Type 316L Stainless Steel Hot-Rolled Slab 240 cm²
Hot-rolled rectangular slab of low-carbon Type 316L stainless steel measuring 240 cm² cross-section, designed for forging into marine-grade fittings. Fits HTS 7218.91.0030 due to stainless composition, rectangular shape with width under 4x thickness, and large area specification. Meets primary form criteria without surface treatments.
17-4 PH Precipitation Hardening Stainless Billet 280 cm²
17-4 PH (17% Cr, 4% Ni) martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel rectangular billet, 280 cm² cross-section for aerospace forgings. HTS 7218.91.0030 due to stainless definition, precise rectangular dimensions, and semi-finished status. Age-hardenable for high strength.
Super Duplex 2507 Stainless Billet 260 cm²
Super duplex 2507 (25Cr-7Ni) stainless steel rectangular billet with 260 cm² area for chemical processing equipment. HTS 7218.91.0030 classification for large-area rectangular stainless semi-finished products without further working. Superior corrosion resistance in chloride environments.
Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Billet 300 cm²
Duplex 2205 (UNS S31803) stainless steel rectangular billet with 300 cm² cross-section for offshore platform components. HTS 7218.91.0030 applies to this stainless semi-finished product with qualifying rectangular dimensions and no prohibited further working. High strength from ferritic-austenitic structure.
Type 310 Stainless Steel Rectangle Bloom 235 cm²
High-temperature Type 310 stainless steel rectangular bloom (235 cm² area) for furnace parts production. Classifies in HTS 7218.91.0030 as primary stainless semi-finished with rectangular cross-section, width <4x thickness. Resistant to oxidation up to 1100°C.
Type 321 Stainless Steel Stabilized Rectangle Slab 245 cm²
Titanium-stabilized Type 321 stainless steel rectangular slab (245 cm²) for welded exhaust systems. Meets HTS 7218.91.0030 criteria: stainless per Chapter notes, rectangular <4:1 ratio, 232+ cm² area, primary form. Prevents carbide precipitation during welding.