Cold-Formed Steel Stud Framing

C-shaped steel studs cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for non-load-bearing interior wall framing in commercial buildings. HTS 7216.91.00 covers these cold-formed shapes and sections derived from flat-rolled products.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7216.99.00Same rate: 35%

If punched, drilled, or fitted with components

Sections with holes or accessories are considered further worked per Chapter notes.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If drawn/welded construction

Drawn or welded hollow sections classify separately from cold-formed open sections.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as complete wall panel assemblies

Fabricated building components shift to other iron/steel articles heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish load-bearing vs non-load-bearing in documentation; load-bearing may have stricter codes

• Ensure no pre-punching of holes counts as 'further worked' requiring different subheading

• Bulk pallet shipments avoid retail set classifications under Chapter 73

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Cold-Formed C-Purlin Steel Channel

A C-shaped structural steel channel produced by cold-forming flat-rolled nonalloy steel products, commonly used in metal building roof and wall systems. It falls under HTS 7216.91.00 as it is an angle, shape or section specifically cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.

Cold-Rolled Steel Lipped Z-Purlin

A Z-shaped purlin with lipped edges, cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for supporting roof and wall panels in pre-engineered buildings. Classified under HTS 7216.91.00 due to its cold-forming process from flat-rolled products creating complex structural sections.

Cold-Formed Steel Hat Channel Section

Hat-shaped steel channel cold-formed from flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, used for ceiling grid systems and framing in commercial construction. HTS 7216.91.00 applies as it represents cold-formed shapes and sections from flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.

Cold-Formed Steel Furring Channel

Hat-shaped furring channel cold-rolled from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for leveling walls and ceilings in drywall applications. Falls under HTS 7216.91.00 as a cold-formed section specifically produced from flat-rolled steel products.

Cold-Rolled Steel Sigma Section

Sigma-shaped (Σ) structural section cold-formed from nonalloy steel flat-rolled products, used in solar panel racking systems and framing. Classified in HTS 7216.91.00 for cold-formed angles, shapes and sections from flat-rolled nonalloy steel.

Cold-Formed Steel Deck Profile

Corrugated steel decking profiles cold-rolled from flat-rolled nonalloy steel for composite floor and roof decking in construction. Falls under HTS 7216.91.00 as cold-formed shapes from flat-rolled products, distinguished by structural profile.