Brass-Plated Steel Thumb Tacks
Brass-plated steel thumb tacks are steel tacks with a flat head plated in brass, giving a decorative finish. The brass plating is a coating, not a head of copper, so these tacks remain within tariff item 7317.00.00 as iron or steel tacks with heads of other material.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tacks are determined to have copper heads
Articles with heads of copper are excluded from heading 7317 and fall under copper nail and tack headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the plating is brass, not copper, as copper heads are excluded from this tariff item
• Provide a detailed product description to the CBSA to avoid confusion with copper-headed articles
• Check if the brass plating affects the classification under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 7317.00.00
Board Steel Thumb Tacks with Nylon Heads
Board steel thumb tacks with nylon heads are pins of iron or steel featuring a head made of nylon, a material other than copper. They are used to affix papers or fabrics to presentation boards and fall under tariff item 7317.00.00 as similar articles of iron or steel with heads of other material.
Clear Acrylic-Head Steel Thumb Tacks
Clear acrylic-head steel thumb tacks consist of a steel pin with a transparent acrylic head, used for discreet pinning in home offices. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as tacks of iron or steel with heads of plastic, which is a material other than copper.
Colored Aluminum-Head Steel Thumb Tacks
Colored aluminum-head steel thumb tacks feature steel shanks with lightweight aluminum heads, designed for visibility on dark boards. These tacks fall under tariff item 7317.00.00 because the heads are of aluminum, a material other than copper, and the shank is iron or steel.
Craft Steel Thumb Tacks with Pearl Heads
Craft steel thumb tacks with pearl heads are steel tacks featuring faux pearl plastic heads, used in scrapbooking and decorative crafts. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as tacks of iron or steel with heads of plastic, a material other than copper.
Decorative Wooden-Head Steel Thumb Tacks
Decorative wooden-head steel thumb tacks consist of steel pins with small wooden heads, used for artisanal bulletin boards and crafts. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as tacks of iron or steel with heads of wood, which is a material other than copper.
Glow-in-the-Dark Plastic Thumb Tacks
Glow-in-the-dark plastic thumb tacks are steel tacks with phosphorescent plastic heads, designed for low-light pinning applications. They fall under tariff item 7317.00.00 as tacks of iron or steel with heads of plastic, a material other than copper.