7218.99.00.30 - Having a cross-sectional area of 232 cm2 or more

This HTS subcategory, 7218.99.00.30, specifically covers semi-finished products of stainless steel that have a square cross-section and a cross-sectional area equal to or exceeding 232 square centimeters. These are typically large billets or blooms intended for further processing into finished steel products. The material is identified as stainless steel, meaning it contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium by mass, and its primary form is semi-finished.

The defining characteristic that distinguishes this category from its sibling, 7218.99.00.15, is the physical dimension of the cross-sectional area. While both subcategories pertain to square cross-section semi-finished stainless steel, 7218.99.00.15 applies to those with a cross-sectional area *less than* 232 cm², whereas this category is for those *232 cm² or greater*. This size distinction is a critical factor in determining the correct classification for trade purposes.

As this subcategory is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification decisions at this level rely solely on confirming the material as stainless steel, the semi-finished form, the square cross-section, and crucially, the measurement of its cross-sectional area against the 232 cm² threshold.