Punched Cold-Formed Hat Channel from Japan
Hat-shaped (omega) channel cold-formed from nonalloy steel coil stock, punched with mounting holes for drywall ceiling grid systems. HTS 7216.91.0010 due to punching in cold-finished shape from flat-rolled products. Standard in commercial interior construction.
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
• Include CAD drawings showing punch hole configurations specific to ceiling grid applications
• Verify galvanized coating doesn't trigger separate classification; base steel remains nonalloy