Cold-Rolled Steel Lipped Channel from China
Lipped C-channel section cold-formed from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products, commonly used in framing for modular construction. HTS 7216.61.00.00 applies to these cold-finished shapes not subject to further working such as enameling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit affidavits confirming no 'further worked' treatments like phosphatizing per chapter note definition
• Check for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per chapter note even if occurring pre-entry
• Avoid classifying painted channels under this code; coatings constitute further working