Drilled Cold-Rolled Z-Purlin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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