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Cold-Formed Lipped Z-Purlin from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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