Cold-Rolled Steel Lipped Channel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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