Copper Wire Staples
Copper wire staples are U-shaped staples formed from copper wire, used for securing insulation, roofing felt, or fencing. They are made of copper and are not of heading 83.05. As staples of copper, they fall under tariff item 7415.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪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 staples are designed for staplers used in offices or packaging.
Staples of heading 83.05 are excluded from Chapter 74 by the tariff item description.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the staples are not for office use (heading 83.05) by providing the intended application
• Specify the copper wire gauge and finish on the invoice
• Ensure the staples are not considered parts of machinery, which would fall under Section XVI
Related Products under Tariff item 7415.10.00
Brass Picture Hanging Nails
Brass picture hanging nails are slim, corrosion-resistant nails with small heads, designed for hanging picture frames and mirrors on indoor walls. They are made from a copper-zinc brass alloy, which qualifies as a copper alloy under the legal notes of Chapter 74. As nails of copper, they fall under tariff item 7415.10.00.
Brass Upholstery Tacks
Brass upholstery tacks are small decorative tacks with polished heads, used to secure upholstery fabric to furniture frames. They are made from a copper-zinc brass alloy, which is a copper alloy per Chapter 74 notes. As tacks of copper, they are correctly classified under tariff item 7415.10.00.
Bronze Marine Tacks
Bronze marine tacks are corrosion-resistant tacks made from a copper-tin alloy, used for boat upholstery and canvas work. The copper-tin base alloy qualifies as bronze under the subheading notes of Chapter 74. As tacks of copper alloy, they fall under tariff item 7415.10.00.
Copper Craft Staples
Copper craft staples are small-gauge staples made of copper, used for arts, crafts, and model building. They are rust-proof and suitable for indoor hobby use. As similar articles of copper, they are classified under tariff item 7415.10.00, provided they are not of heading 83.05.
Copper Panel Pins
Copper panel pins are fine wire pins with a tapered shank and no head, used for fixing wood paneling and trim. They are made of copper and are considered similar articles to nails and tacks. Under tariff item 7415.10.00, headless pins of copper are included as 'similar articles'.
Copper Roofing Nails
Copper roofing nails are galvanized nails with a large flat head and spiral shank, designed for securing roofing materials like shingles and tiles. They are made of copper, which provides corrosion resistance. As nails of copper, they are classified under tariff item 7415.10.00.