316L Stainless Steel Bloom from China
A rectangular semi-finished stainless steel bloom of 316L grade, low-carbon variant for weldability, intended for rolling into plates or sheets. Classified under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as other semi-finished stainless steel products in primary form without further surface treatments. Used extensively in chemical processing equipment.
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
• Include chemical analysis reports proving molybdenum content (2-3%) typical for 316L to confirm stainless status
• Avoid rust/discoloration claims at entry per Chapter 72 notes—no duty reductions allowed
• Label clearly as 'semi-finished, not further worked' to distinguish from hot-rolled products