Heading 7317

Nails, 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

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Heading 7317 covers nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails and similar iron or steel fasteners, including nails with heads of other materials but not with copper heads. The heading is split first by article type, such as thumb tacks and powder-actuated tool nails, then by construction (one piece or two or more pieces), wire type, collation method, shank style and coating. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Collated framing nails assembled in a wire coil
Collated roofing nails with galvanized finish
Thumb tacks
Nails for powder-actuated handtools
Plastic strip collated siding nails
Cut nails of one piece construction
Loose round wire common nails, vinyl coated
Paper strip collated finishing nails

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the article is a nail, tack or similar fastener rather than a screw, staple of heading 8305, or pin of heading 7319
Whether the goods are thumb tacks, nails for powder-actuated handtools, or other nails
Whether the nail is of one piece construction or of two or more pieces
For one piece round wire nails, whether they are collated and, if so, the collation method (wire coil, plastic strip, paper strip, wire strip)
Shank type (smooth or other) and surface treatment (not coated, galvanized, vinyl or resin coated, or other)

Often confused with

Wood screws and self-tapping screws
Threaded fasteners with screw threads are classified as screws and bolts, not nails.
Heading 7318
Office staples and staple strips
Heading 7317 excludes staples of heading 8305, which covers office-type staples.
Heading 8305
Safety pins and sewing pins
Pins for hand use and safety pins are covered by heading 7319.
Heading 7319
Barbed fencing wire
Barbed wire and twisted fencing wire belong to heading 7313.
Heading 7313
Chain and chain parts
Chain links are not nails or similar fasteners and fall in heading 7315.
Heading 7315

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for collated roofing nails?

Collated roofing nails with the stated length, head and shank dimensions are classified under 7317.00.55.01, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on galvanized nails assembled in a wire coil?

Galvanized collated nails assembled in a wire coil are classified under 7317.00.55.02 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify nails used in a powder-actuated handtool?

Nails suitable for use in powder-actuated handtools are classified under 7317.00.20.00 if not threaded and 7317.00.30.00 if threaded; both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.