UPE 55 Light U Section

Standard UPE 55 profile, hot-rolled nonalloy steel U section with 55 mm height, 50 mm flange, 5.6 mm web thickness. Classified under HTS 7216.10.00.10 for U sections under 80 mm height, hot-rolled without further working like coating or machining. Common in European construction standards for purlins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7216.91.00Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel

Same U section profile but produced from alloy steel (exceeding nonalloy limits) falls under 7216.91.

7216.40.00.10Same rate: 35%

If cold-formed rather than hot-rolled

Cold-rolled or cold-drawn U sections classify under 7216.40, different production process.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If further worked with holes or notches

Drilling or punching changes to 'further worked' per Chapter 72 note, moving to other steel articles heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm EN 10025 compliance for structural steel; label with grade like S235JR

Avoid classifying as alloy if trace elements exceed limits; provide dimensional drawings for CBP review

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