Heading 7218

Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel

9 declarable lines

Heading 7218 covers stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms and semi-finished stainless steel products. It starts with primary forms in 7218.10 and splits semi-finished products by cross-section: rectangular other than square in 7218.91, and square, circular or other shapes in 7218.99. The lines further divide rectangular products by width-to-thickness ratio and cross-sectional area, and non-rectangular products by area.

Products in this heading

Stainless steel ingots
Stainless steel slabs
Stainless steel billets
Stainless steel blooms
Rectangular stainless steel semi-finished bars
Square stainless steel billets
Round stainless steel semi-finished bars
Stainless steel primary forms for rolling

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the material is stainless steel, not iron, nonalloy steel or other alloy steel.
Decide whether the item is an ingot or other primary form, which goes in 7218.10, or a semi-finished product.
For semi-finished products, identify the cross-section: rectangular other than square goes in 7218.91; square, circular or other goes in 7218.99.
For rectangular cross-sections, compare width to thickness and check the cross-sectional area against 232 cm2.
For square or circular cross-sections, check the cross-sectional area against 232 cm2; use the residual Other line only when no specific shape line applies.

Often confused with

Finished stainless steel flat-rolled sheet
Flat-rolled stainless steel of width 600 mm or more is classified outside this heading.
Heading 7219
Stainless steel strip under 600 mm wide
Flat-rolled stainless steel of width less than 600 mm goes to heading 7220.
Heading 7220
Finished stainless steel bars and rods
Bars and rods of stainless steel are not semi-finished products of heading 7218.
Heading 7222
Ingots or semi-finished products of other alloy steel
Heading 7224 covers alloy steel other than stainless steel.
Heading 7224
Stainless steel scrap
Ferrous waste and scrap is classified in heading 7204, not as primary forms.
Heading 7204

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for stainless steel ingots?

Stainless steel ingots and other primary forms are classified under 7218.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for 7218.10.00.00 is Free.

What is the duty on rectangular stainless steel slabs?

A rectangular stainless steel semi-finished product with a width at least four times the thickness is classified under 7218.91.00.60. The general (MFN) rate for 7218.91.00.60 is Free.

How do I classify square stainless steel billets?

Square stainless steel semi-finished billets with a cross-sectional area less than 232 cm2 go under 7218.99.00.15. The general (MFN) rate for 7218.99.00.15 is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.