316L Stainless Steel Round Billet 50mm Diameter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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