Tar-Impregnated Asphalt Roofing Nails

Galvanized steel roofing nails with asphalt or tar coating to seal around penetration points in shingle installation. While primarily metal, classified under HTS 6807.90.0010 when imported specifically as roofing articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If standard galvanized nails without asphalt coating

Plain metal nails or screws classify under Chapter 73 regardless of construction end use.

8205.51.30Higher: 38.7% vs 37.7%

If imported as complete roofing tool kits

Assembled hand tool sets containing nails shift to Chapter 82 tool provisions.

6804.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If millstones or grinding wheels with asphalt binder

Asphalt used as abrasive binder classifies under 6804, not roofing articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document asphalt coating thickness (>0.1mm) via metallographic cross-section to substantiate roofing article status

Import in shingle-compatible collation packs to reinforce roofing end-use classification

Separate from standard construction nails; mixed shipments risk Chapter 73 metal article reclassification

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