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304 Stainless Steel Bloom 200x150mm

A semi-finished 304 stainless steel bloom with rectangular cross-section measuring 200mm x 150mm, used as primary feedstock for forging and rolling into bars or plates. Classified under HTS 7218.91.00 as semi-finished stainless steel of rectangular (other than square) cross-section, distinct from square billets or round blooms. It undergoes further hot working but is not yet a finished product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7219.11.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked with surface treatment like polishing

Chapter 72 notes define 'further worked' to include polishing or coatings, moving it from semi-finished (7218) to bars/rods (7219).

7222.30.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel not qualifying as stainless

Non-stainless alloy steel semi-finished products shift to Chapter 72 heading 7222, as stainless is specifically covered in 7218/7219.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates confirming stainless steel composition and rectangular dimensions; declare exact cross-section to avoid reclassification as square billets under 7218.91.0030

Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes