Cold-Formed Hat Channel Section

Hat-shaped cold-formed channel from nonalloy steel flat products, used in ceiling grid systems and wall framing. HTS 7216.91.00.90 applies to these 'other' cold-formed shapes excluding U-profiles, without further working. Provides structural support in drywall assemblies.

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.

7216.99.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-finished but not from flat-rolled products

Cold-finished from other than flat-rolled stock uses different subheading.

7308.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If when used in equipment structures

End-use in machinery or equipment may shift to Chapter 73 articles of iron/steel.

7216.32.00.00Same rate: 35%

If 'I' or H-sections

Specific beam shapes have dedicated classifications within cold-formed category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document flat-rolled origin and cold-forming method to support 7216.91 classification

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Cold-Formed C-Purlin Channel

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Cold-Formed Lipped Z-Purlin

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Cold-Formed Sigma Profile

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