Magnetic Steel Thumb Tacks
Magnetic steel thumb tacks are steel tacks with embedded magnets in plastic heads, designed for use on magnetic boards. They fall under tariff item 7317.00.00 as tacks of iron or steel with heads of plastic, a material other than copper, despite the functional magnet.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the heads are plastic and not copper
• Declare the tacks as steel tacks with plastic heads, noting the magnet as a feature
• Check if the magnet 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.
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.
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.