AISI 316L Stainless Steel Square Bloom
Low-carbon AISI 316L stainless steel square bloom with cross-sectional area less than 232 cm², designed for forging or rolling into structural shapes. Classified under HTS 7218.99.0015 due to its square cross-section and status as semi-finished stainless steel product. Ideal for marine and chemical processing equipment.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cross-sectional area 232 cm² or more
Larger cross-section square semi-finished products use the residual 7218.99.0030 subheading
If further worked with flat-rolled surface
Any polishing, coating, or other 'further worked' treatments per chapter notes move to Chapter 72 heading 7219
If not stainless alloy steel
Plain-carbon semi-finished steel products classify under 7207, excluding stainless compositions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chemical analysis reports proving molybdenum content for 316L grade; measure cross-section precisely as area determines subheading; avoid classifying as finished bar if minimal working only
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