Heading 7415

Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper

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Heading 7415 covers copper fasteners and similar articles, plus iron or steel fasteners with copper heads. It includes nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, cotter pins and washers. The heading separates nonthreaded articles from threaded articles and then by article type and dimensions.

Products in this heading

Copper roofing nails
Copper tacks and drawing pins
Copper washers, including spring washers
Copper screws and bolts
Copper nuts
Copper rivets and cotter pins
Copper staples other than office staples of heading 8305

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the article is made of copper, or is an iron or steel article with a copper head.
Decide whether the article is threaded or not threaded.
For nonthreaded goods, separate washers from nails, tacks, staples and other similar articles.
For threaded goods, identify whether the item is a screw, bolt, nut or another threaded article.
For screws, bolts and nuts, check whether the shank, thread or hole diameter is 6 mm or more or less than 6 mm.

Often confused with

Steel or iron nails without copper heads
Heading 7415 covers iron or steel nails only when they have copper heads.
Office staples in strips
The heading text excludes staples of heading 8305.
Heading 8305
Copper tube or pipe fittings
Fittings for copper tubes and pipes are classified in heading 7412, not as fasteners.
Heading 7412
Copper household articles such as scouring pads
Household and sanitary copper articles are covered by heading 7418.
Heading 7418

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for copper nails?

Copper nails are classified under 7415.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 2.5%.

What is the duty on copper washers?

Copper washers, including spring washers, fall under 7415.21.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) duty rate of 3%.

How do I classify copper screws and bolts by size?

For copper screws and bolts other than wood screws, use 7415.33.80.10 when the shank, threads or holes are 6 mm or more in diameter, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 3%. Use 7415.33.80.50 when they are less than 6 mm in diameter, also at a general (MFN) duty rate of 3%.

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.