Punched U-Channel Steel Section
A U-shaped channel profile of nonalloy steel with punched slots for mounting hardware in machinery bases. Classified under HTS 7216.99.0010 due to punching as a qualifying further working on angles, shapes, or sections of iron/nonalloy steel. Commonly used in industrial shelving and equipment framing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically drilled, notched, punched, or cambered but other further worked
Other further worked shapes fall into the basket provision excluding these specific operations.
If made of stainless or alloy steel instead of nonalloy
Alloy steel tubes/pipes/profiles shift to heading 7304 based on material composition.
If sold as complete racking system components with fittings
Assembled or purpose-built shelving components classified as other steel articles under 7326.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Document punching specifications and ensure no alloying elements exceed nonalloy thresholds per Chapter 72 notes
ā¢ Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as hot-rolled without noting punching, which changes classification
ā¢ Include photos or diagrams showing punched features in entry documentation for CBP review
Related Products under HTS 7216.99.00.10
Drilled Joist Hanger Steel Bracket
Steel bracket shape with drilled holes for securing wooden joists to beams in flooring systems. HTS 7216.99.0010 for drilled shapes/sections of nonalloy steel. Standard in residential construction hangers.
Drilled L-Shaped Angle Iron Beam
An L-shaped structural angle made from nonalloy steel, featuring pre-drilled holes for bolting connections in construction framing. This falls under HTS 7216.99.0010 as it is a shape or section of iron or nonalloy steel that has been drilled, a form of further working beyond basic rolling. Used primarily in building frameworks and supports.
Notched T-Section Iron Beam
T-profile beam of iron/nonalloy steel with precision notches for welding joints in bridge construction. This product qualifies for HTS 7216.99.0010 as a notched shape/section, where notching constitutes the specified further working. Essential for structural engineering applications.
Cambered H-Pile Steel Section
H-shaped piling section of nonalloy steel cambered (curved) for pre-stressed foundation applications. Falls under HTS 7216.99.0010 specifically for cambered shapes/sections of iron/nonalloy steel. Used in deep foundation work for buildings and infrastructure.
Punched Slotted Angle Steel
L-angle steel with punched elongated slots for adjustable shelving brackets in retail displays. Classified in HTS 7216.99.0010 as punched angles/shapes of nonalloy steel. Ideal for modular storage systems.
Drilled C-Purlin Steel Channel
C-shaped purlin with drilled mounting holes for roof framing in metal buildings. HTS 7216.99.0010 applies to these drilled shapes/sections of iron/nonalloy steel. Standard in pre-engineered metal structures.