Magnetic Steel Thumb Tacks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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- GAC
Steel · Required
Global Affairs Canada: GAC Steel (Specialty Steel) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 7317).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 7317000000; Equal To 7317000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• 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