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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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