UPE 55 Light U Section from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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