Cold-Formed Steel Hat Channel

Hat-shaped (omega) channel cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet for ceiling grid systems and stud framing. Falls precisely under HTS 7216.61.00.00 for cold-formed shapes obtained from flat products, not further worked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7216.91.00Same rate: 35%

If produced by hot-rolling

Hot-formed shapes distinguished from cold-formed in separate subheadings.

7308.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If manufactured into equipment towers

Steel towers/structures assembled from sections classified by end use in Chapter 73.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If forged or extruded rather than rolled

Forged bars/sections of nonalloy steel in 7214, different manufacturing process.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Mill test reports must specify cold-forming process and flat-rolled feedstock origin

• Ensure sections exceed typical tube dimensions to avoid pipe classification