Cold-Formed Steel C-Purlin from Japan
A C-shaped structural section made from cold-formed flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, used in metal building roof systems. It falls under HTS 7216.61.00.00 as an angle, shape or section not further worked than cold-formed, specifically obtained from flat-rolled products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 10% alloying elements) and confirm cold-forming process via mill certificates
• Provide documentation proving origin from flat-rolled products; inspect for any further working like coating which changes classification