AISI 304 Stainless Steel Billet
A cylindrical semi-finished product made from AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel, produced by continuous casting for further hot working into bars or rods. It falls under HTS 7218.99.00.90 as a primary form of stainless steel not classified as ingots, suitable for forging or rolling. The billet has a smooth surface without further working like polishing or coating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in pig or ingot form
Ingots or pigs are distinctly classified under 7218.10, while billets are considered other primary forms.
If hot-rolled into bars
Once hot-rolled flat or into bars, it moves to Chapter 72 headings for rolled products.
If alloy steel with tool steel elements
If meeting tool steel definitions (e.g., >1.2% C and >10.5% Cr), classifies under stainless tool steel bars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates confirming stainless steel composition (min 10.5% chromium) to avoid reclassification as carbon steel
• Ensure documentation specifies 'not further worked' status; any polishing triggers Chapter 72 further-worked provisions
• Verify dimensions exceed ingot definitions to prevent misclassification under 7218.10
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