HS code for nails
The U.S. HS code for nails is usually 7317.00.55.20 (steel), with no general duty and an estimated total of 50% from China and 50% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 232: Steel and derivatives (50%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply, up to 75% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | 7317.00.55.20 | Free | 50% |
- 7317.00.55.20: Made of round wire / Smooth shank / Not coated, plated or painted
What decides the code
Steel wire nails of one piece construction are classified under heading 7317, specifically in subheading 7317.00.55.20 for smooth shank nails of round wire that are not coated, plated or painted.
- Material of iron or steel places the article in heading 7317, which covers nails, tacks and similar articles.
- One piece construction of round wire leads to the subheading for nails made of round wire.
- A smooth shank with no coating, plating or paint leads to 7317.00.55.20.
Common mistakes
- Heading 8305 covers staples and similar articles of base metal, not steel wire nails, so it does not apply here.
- Copper headed nails are excluded from heading 7317, so a copper head would move the article out of this heading.
- Classifying steel nails under a screw or bolt heading is wrong because the article has no thread and is not a fastener of that kind.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 50% = Free general + 50% Section 232: Steel and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 75%.
- Vietnam
- 50% = Free general + 50% Section 232: Steel and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 50%.
For HTS 7317.00.55.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Antidumping duty: Steel nails from China, Vietnam and several other countries are subject to antidumping orders. These duties are not in the estimate above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for nails?
The U.S. HTS code for nails is usually 7317.00.55.20 (steel). The first six digits, 7317.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on nails from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 7317.00.55.20 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 232: Steel and derivatives (50%)), the estimated total is 50% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 50%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 7317.00.55.20Made of round wire / Smooth shank / Not coated, plated or painted
- Heading 7317Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.