AISI 316L Stainless Steel Square Bloom from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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