Drilled Cold-Rolled Z-Purlin
Z-shaped purlin cold-formed from nonalloy steel strip, featuring factory-drilled holes for overlapping connections in roof systems. HTS 7216.91.0010 applies due to cold-finishing from flat-rolled products with drilling. Essential for commercial building girts and purlins.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold-formed but from other than flat-rolled products
Cold-formed from non-flat-rolled sources (wire, bars) uses 7216.99 instead of 7216.91.
If when used in tower/pylon construction equipment
Specific end-use in transmission towers shifts to Chapter 73 equipment headings.
If U, C, or other specific profiles hot-formed
Hot-rolled U/C/profiles have separate headings from cold-formed versions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact drilling specifications (hole size, spacing) to distinguish from basic cold-formed profiles
• Obtain country-of-melt certifications to comply with US steel import quotas and Section 232 requirements
• Beware reclassification if holes considered minor; drilled profiles specifically qualify under this subheading
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Cold-Formed C-Purlin with Punched Holes
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.
Notched Cold-Formed Angle Iron
L-shaped angle section cold-formed from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products, with precision notches for mitered corner joints in framework. Falls under HTS 7216.91.0010 as a cold-finished shape that has been notched. Commonly used in shelving and light structural framing.
Cambered Cold-Formed Channel Section
U-channel cold-finished from nonalloy steel flat products, intentionally cambered (curved) along length for bridge beam applications. Classified in HTS 7216.91.0010 for cambered cold-formed shapes/sections. Used in pre-engineered structural components.
Notched Cold-Formed Lip Channel
Cold-formed channel with return lips, featuring notches for electrical conduit clips in wall framing. Nonalloy steel from flat-rolled products qualifies under HTS 7216.91.0010 for notched cold-finished sections. Used in commercial stud framing systems.
Drilled Cold-Formed Tee Section
T-shaped structural section cold-formed from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products, drilled for splice plate connections. HTS 7216.91.0010 classification for drilled cold-finished shapes. Applied in mezzanine flooring frameworks.
Cambered Cold-Formed Joist Track
Cold-formed track section with camber for metal deck joists, made from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products. Qualifies under HTS 7216.91.0010 due to cambering of cold-finished shape. Used in composite floor systems.