Cold-Formed C-Purlin Channel from China
A cold-formed C-shaped structural channel made from flat-rolled nonalloy steel, used in metal building frameworks for roofs and walls. It falls under HTS 7216.91.00.90 as a cold-formed angle, shape, or section, not further worked, distinguishing it from hot-rolled or U-shaped profiles. These purlins provide support for roofing materials in construction applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify cold-forming process documentation to distinguish from hot-rolled products under 7216.61
• Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition to avoid alloy steel headings
• Check for any surface treatments that could reclassify as 'further worked' under 7216.92