Cold-Formed C-Purlin with Punched Holes from China
A cold-formed C-shaped structural section made from flat-rolled nonalloy steel, featuring pre-punched holes for bolt connections in roofing systems. Classified under HTS 7216.91.0010 due to being cold-finished from flat-rolled products and punched for construction assembly. Used primarily in metal building frameworks.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying nonalloy steel composition and cold-forming process to avoid misclassification as hot-rolled
• Include engineering drawings showing punched hole specifications to confirm 'punched' status under HTS 7216.91.0010
• Check for Section 232 tariffs on steel; obtain exclusions if applicable for structural building components