316L Stainless Steel Bloom from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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