Cold-Formed Lipped Z-Purlin
Cold-formed Z-shaped purlin with lips from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products, used for secondary framing in pre-engineered metal buildings. Classified under HTS 7216.91.00.90 for cold-formed shapes other than U-sections, not further worked. Ideal for overlapping connections in roofing systems.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically U-shaped profile
U-sections have dedicated statistical suffixes within the same cold-formed heading.
If made from alloy steel
Alloy steel versions classified in Chapter 72 heading 7228 for similar shapes.
If in coil form before forming
Flat-rolled products in coils remain under 7212 before cold-forming into shapes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include production process certificates proving cold-forming from flat-rolled stock
• Ensure no alloying elements exceed nonalloy steel limits per Chapter 72 definitions
• Measure profile dimensions accurately to avoid confusion with standard angle sections
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Cold-Formed C-Purlin Channel
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Cold-Formed Sigma Profile
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