316L Stainless Steel Round Billet 50mm Diameter from China
Semi-finished 316L stainless steel round billet with 50mm diameter (cross-sectional area ~196 cm²), used for forging and extrusion into pipes and tubes. Falls under HTS 7218.99.0045 as stainless steel semi-finished product of circular cross section less than 232 cm², in primary form without further working. Low carbon content provides excellent corrosion resistance for marine applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit chemical analysis certificates proving molybdenum content for 316L classification and stainless steel status
• Calculate and document exact cross-sectional area; areas approaching 232 cm² risk scrutiny
• Avoid clad or coated billets to prevent reclassification under further worked provisions