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Cold-Rolled Steel Sigma Section from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include engineering drawings showing profile cross-section to confirm 'shapes and sections' status

Monitor alloying elements via spectrometry certificates to stay within nonalloy limits

Separate shipments of pre-galvanized vs plain; coating changes classification path