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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7216.91.00Same rate: 35%

If without notches, drills, punches or cambering

Basic cold-formed angles without specific further working fall in the 'other' category.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If for retail sale as shelving brackets

Finished articles of iron/steel for specific uses like brackets move to Chapter 73.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If considered 'other bars and rods' rather than shapes

Narrower angle sections might classify as bars/rods instead of defined shapes/sections.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed fabrication drawings highlighting notch dimensions and locations to prove 'notched' classification

Ensure chemical analysis confirms nonalloy steel (max 10% total alloying elements per Chapter 72 notes)

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as hot-rolled; cold-formed from flat-rolled products specifically directs to 7216.91

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