U.S. imports of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel U, I, and H Sections Less Than 80 mm High (HS 721610) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel U, I, and H Sections Less Than 80 mm High paid $942K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 49.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel U, I, and H Sections Less Than 80 mm High imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmall structural sections — U-channels, I-beams, and H-piles less than 80 mm in height — are standard components in light fabrication, racking systems, and secondary structural framing. The US schedule separates angles and U-sections (7216100010) from I and H sections (7216100050) within this heading. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Germany a notable European source. All entries are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and importers should confirm whether the section height measurement meets the sub-80 mm threshold, as sections at or above 80 mm classify under different headings.
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342 import shipments a month
Height for structural sections is measured as the overall external dimension perpendicular to the web — the distance between the outer faces of the flanges for I and H sections, or the outer depth of the channel for U sections. If this dimension is 80 mm or greater, the product classifies under a different heading (721621 or higher), so accurate mill drawings or certified dimensional data are essential.
Yes. Angles have two legs meeting at a corner, while U-sections (channels) have two parallel flanges connected by a web. Both are captured within 7216100010 for the sub-80 mm hot-worked nonalloy category, but if the product is a pure angle (L-section), it may instead classify under heading 721621. Reviewing the cross-sectional profile against Chapter 72 note definitions is recommended.
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Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $27.5M of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel U, I, and H Sections Less Than 80 mm High and exported $23.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 9 of 12 in heading 7216
Subheading 721610 · $1.9M of $142.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7216100010 | Angles, U Sect, Iron/Non Aly Stl, Hotrld, Lt 80mm Hgh | $1.7M | 49.74% | 99.46% | $834K |
| 7216100050 | Angls, I or H Sec Irn/Stl, Naly, Hotrld Lt 80mm Hgh | $241K | 44.74% | 100.00% | $108K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7216100000 | Angle, U, I, H Sect Irn/Stl Nalloy, Htrll Lt 80mm High | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 49.11% of imports for consumption.