AISI 304 Stainless Steel Billet from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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