Cold-Formed Lipped Z-Purlin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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