AISI 304 Stainless Steel Billet from Japan
A square solid section of AISI 304 stainless steel, typically 100-150mm across, used as primary input for forging or rolling into bars and sheets. Classified under HTS 7218.99.00 as a semi-finished product in primary form, not yet reduced to bars, rods, profiles, or wire. Meets Chapter 72 definitions for stainless steel semi-finished products other than ingots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates confirming stainless steel composition (min 10.5% chromium); declare exact dimensions to avoid reclassification as bars under 7222; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain stainless billet origins