Brass-Plated Steel Thumb Tacks from Germany
Thumb tacks made of steel with a brass plating finish on the flat head for decorative appeal, used in crafts and offices. Classified under HTS 7317.00.10.00 as iron or steel tacks with heads of other material (brass plating qualifies as steel base with non-steel surface treatment).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Plating thickness must be documented; if over 50% by weight non-steel, reclassification risk increases
• Use HTS advisory rulings for plated finishes to prevent customs disputes
• Ensure no copper alloy heads exceeding limits, as those are excluded from this subheading