HS Code for Cold-rolled steel profiles

Cold-rolled steel profiles are classified under HS code 7216.91 because they represent specific shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel that have undergone cold-finishing processes. The classification logic follows the progression of Chapter 72, which moves from raw materials to semi-finished products and then to finished shapes. Heading 7216 is dedicated to angles, shapes, and sections. The subheading 7216.91 is precise in its requirement that the product must be cold-formed or cold-finished specifically from flat-rolled products. This distinguishes it from profiles that are hot-rolled and then cold-drawn, or those made from wire. The metallurgical state and the method of manufacture are the primary drivers for this classification, ensuring that the tariff reflects the added value of the cold-working process. These profiles are often used in construction and automotive frameworks where high precision and surface finish are required.

Products Included

• Cold-formed C-channels from flat steel
• U-profiles cold-finished from flat-rolled products
• Z-sections used in roofing and purlins
• Cold-rolled angles of non-alloy steel
• Custom cold-formed structural sections

Common Misclassification

These profiles are often misclassified under 7216.61, which covers shapes cold-formed or cold-finished but not necessarily from flat-rolled products. Another common mistake is using 7301, which is specifically for sheet piling, even if the piling is cold-formed. Additionally, if the steel is alloyed, it must move to heading 7228.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel profiles?

The HS code for angles, shapes, and sections of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-formed from flat-rolled products, is 7216.91.

What defines a profile under this code?

A profile must be a shape or section that does not fall under the definition of flat-rolled products, bars, or rods, and must be cold-worked from a flat-rolled starting material.