Phillips #4 Self-Tapping Machine Screw
A self-tapping machine screw with a #4 diameter (approximately 2.8 mm shank) and Phillips drive, used for securing plastic housings and thin metal panels in appliances. Its helical flute design displaces material during insertion, creating a secure fit. Classified under 7318.14.00 as a self-tapping screw of iron or steel, with a shank diameter under 6 mm.
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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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 7318140000; Equal To 7318140000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the screw is not self-tapping and requires a pre-drilled hole
Self-tapping screws are distinguished by their thread-cutting ability.
If the product is a similar threaded article
This covers other threaded articles of iron or steel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the screw's shank diameter is under 6 mm to ensure classification under 7318.14.00
• Declare the product as a self-tapping screw, not a machine screw, to avoid reclassification
• Keep the product's technical datasheet available for CBSA review
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