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Nonalloy Steel Z-Purlin Section

Welded Z-shaped purlin made from iron or nonalloy steel for roof and wall supports in metal buildings. Classified in 7301.20.10.00 as a welded shape or section.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7301.20.50.00Same rate: 75%

If alloy steel versions

Alloy steel Z-sections classify under 7301.20.50, material composition changes subheading.

7308.90.95Same rate: 75%

If prefabricated building kits

When sold as part of assembled building panels, shifts to 7308 structures.

7216.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 75%

If open profiles under 80mm height

Certain cold-formed profiles not deemed structural sections fall to 7216.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document as 'welded cold-formed sections' with photos of seams

• Ensure no confusion with wire (under 16mm dimension limit in Chapter 73 notes)