Cold-Formed Hat Channel Section from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document flat-rolled origin and cold-forming method to support 7216.91 classification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying painted channels under further-worked subheadings
• Confirm width and thickness specs match statistical reporting requirements