Cold-Formed C-Purlin Channel
A cold-formed C-shaped structural channel made from flat-rolled nonalloy steel, used in metal building frameworks for roofs and walls. It falls under tariff item 7216.91.00 as a cold-formed angle, shape, or section of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the purlin is hot-formed or hot-finished
This subheading covers other angles, shapes, and sections of iron or non-alloy steel, not cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products.
If the purlin is part of a complete metal building kit
Complete structures or prefabricated building components are classified in Chapter 73.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the steel is non-alloy, as alloy steel purlins would be classified under heading 7228
• Document the cold-forming process and provide detailed specifications (dimensions, steel grade) to CBSA
• If the purlins are imported with pre-drilled holes, note that this does not constitute 'further working' that would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7216.91.00
Cambered Cold-Formed Channel Section
U-channel cold-finished from non-alloy steel flat products, intentionally cambered (curved) along length for bridge beam applications. This is a cold-formed shape or section from flat-rolled products, classified under tariff item 7216.91.00.
Cambered Cold-Formed Joist Track
Cold-formed track section with camber for metal deck joists, made from non-alloy steel flat-rolled products. This is a cold-formed shape or section from flat-rolled products, classified under tariff item 7216.91.00.
Cold-Formed Back-to-Back Channel
Twin C-channels cold-formed continuously from nonalloy steel strip for heavy framing, providing double web strength for demanding structural applications. It is classified under tariff item 7216.91.00 as a cold-formed angle, shape, or section of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked.
Cold-Formed C-Purlin Steel Channel
A C-shaped structural steel channel produced by cold-forming flat-rolled non-alloy steel products, commonly used in metal building roof and wall systems. It is an angle, shape, or section of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-formed from flat-rolled products, and falls under tariff item 7216.91.00.
Cold-Formed C-Purlin with Punched Holes
A cold-formed C-shaped structural section made from flat-rolled non-alloy steel, featuring pre-punched holes for bolt connections in roofing systems. This is a cold-formed shape or section from flat-rolled products, classified under tariff item 7216.91.00.
Cold-Formed Deflection Track
A specialized C-track allowing vertical movement in multi-story buildings, cold-formed from nonalloy flat-rolled steel for seismic and high-rise partition systems. It is classified under tariff item 7216.91.00 as a cold-formed angle, shape, or section of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked.