Hot-Rolled U Channel 100x50x5mm from China
A hot-rolled U section of nonalloy steel measuring 100 mm in height and 50 mm in width with 5 mm flange thickness, used in structural framing for buildings. It falls under HTS 7216.31.00.00 as a U section of iron or nonalloy steel, hot-rolled, with height of 80 mm or more, and not further worked beyond hot-rolling. This classification applies to standard structural shapes without polishing, coating, or other surface treatments.
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
• Verify dimensions meet 80mm+ height for 7216.31 classification; provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition
• Watch for misclassification as I sections if web is too thick
• Ensure no further working like painting to avoid Chapter 73