Knurled Threaded Pin for Powder Tools
A knurled threaded steel pin designed for use with powder-actuated fastening tools, featuring a knurled shank that enhances grip in concrete and masonry. The threaded end allows for nut attachment after installation, making it suitable for framing and drywall applications. This product is classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as a nail or similar article of iron or steel, with the threading and knurling not altering its essential character as a fastener.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pin is marketed primarily as a threaded fastener for general use
Threaded articles of iron or steel are classified under heading 7318 when they are not specifically designed for powder-actuated tools.
If imported as part of a kit with the powder-actuated tool
Tools and parts thereof may be classified under Chapter 82 when presented as a set.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pins are classified as fasteners of iron or steel and not as parts of machinery (Section XVI), which would change the tariff classification
• Verify that the heads are not made of copper, as such articles are excluded from this tariff item
• Keep commercial invoices detailed with the material composition and intended use to expedite CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 7317.00.00
16d Common Framing Nails
Heavy-duty 16d (3.5-inch) steel nails made from round wire for framing lumber in residential construction. These one-piece nails are manufactured from round wire with a cross-section under 16 mm, meeting the definition of wire in Chapter 73. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as nails of iron or steel, with no additional coatings or heads of other materials.
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.
Box Nails 10d Size
Lighter 10d (3-inch) box nails made from round steel wire for lighter framing and crating applications. Their thinner shank reduces wood splitting, making them ideal for finish work. These nails are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as nails of iron or steel, consistent with their one-piece construction from round wire under 16 mm.
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.
Casing Nails 8d
8d (2.5-inch) round wire casing nails with countersunk heads for door and window trim, coated for enhanced holding power. These one-piece nails are made from round wire under 16 mm in cross-section, meeting the Chapter 73 definition of wire. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as nails of iron or steel, with the coating not affecting their classification.
Ceiling Grid Threaded Fastener
Ceiling grid threaded fasteners are threaded steel clip-pins for securing acoustic ceiling grids to concrete using powder-actuated handtools. They are classified under tariff item 7317.00.00 as similar articles of iron or steel, not excluded by chapter notes.