Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Round Bloom 240 cm²
Duplex stainless steel grade 2205 (EN 1.4462) bloom with circular cross section and 240 cm² area, used as feedstock for rolling mills producing pipes and plates. HTS 7218.99.0060 applies to this other semi-finished stainless product meeting the large circular size criteria per statistical breakout.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flat-rolled after further working
Rolling into flat products constitutes further working, moving to Chapter 72 flat-rolled headings.
If stainless bars/rods under 800 mm²
Hot-rolled bars from these billets would classify under 7221 if drawn to smaller sizes.
If non-stainless iron/steel ingot equivalent
Lacks minimum chromium for stainless, falls to general ingot headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document duplex microstructure (ferritic-austenitic balance) via ferritscope readings to confirm stainless steel per Chapter 72 definitions
• Ensure no 'further worked' treatments like coating have been applied, as that would shift to headings 7219+ for worked products
• Prepare for potential AD/CVD scrutiny on large stainless semi-finished imports from certain origins
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