Punched Cold-Formed Hat Channel
A hat-shaped (omega) channel cold-formed from nonalloy steel coil stock, punched with mounting holes for drywall ceiling grid systems. It is classified under tariff item 7216.91.00 because it is an angle, shape, or section of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-formed from flat-rolled products, and not further worked after cold-forming.
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 channel is hot-formed or hot-finished rather than cold-formed
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 channel is part of a complete ceiling grid system presented as a set
Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel, such as ceiling grids, are classified in Chapter 73 when presented as complete systems.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is cold-formed from flat-rolled non-alloy steel and not further worked (e.g
• punched holes are acceptable as they do not change the essential character)
• Declare the correct steel composition (non-alloy) to avoid reclassification
• Keep mill certificates and production records to support the tariff classification if requested by CBSA
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 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.
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.