Drilled Cold-Rolled Z-Purlin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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