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.

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.

7216.91.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically U-shaped profile

U-sections have dedicated statistical suffixes within the same cold-formed heading.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If made from alloy steel

Alloy steel versions classified in Chapter 72 heading 7228 for similar shapes.

7301.20.10.00Same rate: 35%

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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