Sill Plate Threaded Nail
A threaded nail used for anchoring sill plates to concrete foundations with powder-actuated tools, designed to meet seismic code requirements. Its threading provides enhanced pull-out resistance, making it a critical fastener in construction. This product falls under tariff item 7317.00.00 as a nail of iron or steel, with the threading not changing its classification.
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 nail is designed to be removed and reused with a nut
Threaded fasteners intended for use with nuts are classified under heading 7318.
If the product is a custom-engineered fastener not resembling a nail
Other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified may fall under heading 7326.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the nails are not classified as screws or bolts under heading 7318, as their primary function is nailing
• Provide CBSA with the product's specifications, including length and threading details
• If the nails have copper heads, they are excluded from this tariff item
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.