Punched U-Channel Steel Section from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document punching specifications and ensure no alloying elements exceed nonalloy thresholds per Chapter 72 notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as hot-rolled without noting punching, which changes classification
• Include photos or diagrams showing punched features in entry documentation for CBP review