Hot-Rolled U Channel 100x50x5mm from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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