Hot-Rolled U Channel 100x50x5mm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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