Steel Thumb Tacks with Plastic Heads

Small steel tacks with flattened, broad plastic heads designed for pinning paper to corkboards or bulletin boards. They fall under HTS 7317.00.10.00 as thumb tacks of iron or steel with heads of other material (plastic), meeting the definition of tacks in this heading excluding copper heads.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7317.00.55Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If headless or with minimal steel heads

Headless nails or those without distinct non-steel heads classify under other subheadings of 7317 for similar iron/steel articles.

8305.10.00Higher: 20.4% vs 17.5%

If designed as office staples

Articles like paper staples specifically fall under heading 8305 for fittings and mounts, not general tacks.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If primarily plastic with steel pin insert

Predominantly plastic construction shifts to Chapter 39 for other plastic articles, based on essential character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify head material composition via lab testing to confirm non-copper status for proper classification under 7317.00.10.00

• Include detailed packaging specs in documentation, as retail-packed tacks may require country-of-origin labeling

• Avoid misclassification as staples by ensuring no U-shape; common pitfall leads to audits