Cold-Formed C-Purlin Steel Channel
A C-shaped structural steel channel produced by cold-forming flat-rolled nonalloy steel products, commonly used in metal building roof and wall systems. It falls under this tariff item as it is an angle, shape or section of iron or nonalloy steel, cold-formed from flat-rolled products.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the section is hot-formed or hot-finished rather than cold-formed
Hot-formed angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel are classified under a different tariff item.
If the section is part of a prefabricated building structure
Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel are classified in Chapter 73.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel and not further worked beyond cold-forming
• Provide mill certificates to confirm steel composition and processing
• Verify if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 7216.91.00
Cambered Cold-Formed Channel Section
U-channel cold-finished from nonalloy steel flat products, intentionally cambered (curved) along length for bridge beam applications. Classified in this tariff item for cambered cold-formed shapes/sections, used in pre-engineered buildings.
Cambered Cold-Formed Joist Track
Cold-formed track section with camber for metal deck joists, made from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products. Qualifies under this tariff item due to cambering of cold-finished shape, used in composite floor systems.
Cold-Formed C-Purlin with Punched Holes
A cold-formed C-shaped structural section made from flat-rolled nonalloy steel, featuring pre-punched holes for bolt connections in roofing systems. Classified under this tariff item due to being cold-finished from flat-rolled products.
Cold-Formed Steel Deck Profile
Corrugated steel decking profiles cold-rolled from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for composite floor and roof decking in construction. Falls under this tariff item as cold-formed shapes from flat-rolled products, distinguished from flat-rolled products themselves.
Cold-Formed Steel Furring Channel
Hat-shaped furring channel cold-rolled from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for leveling walls and ceilings in drywall applications. Falls under this tariff item as a cold-formed section specifically produced from flat-rolled steel.
Cold-Formed Steel Hat Channel Section
Hat-shaped steel channel cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, used for ceiling grid systems and framing in commercial construction. This tariff item applies as it represents cold-formed shapes and sections from flat-rolled products.