Smooth Shank Powder Tool Pins
Unthreaded steel pins with a straight smooth shank and knurled head for secure grip in powder-actuated nailers, used primarily for attaching wood furring strips to masonry. Classified in HTS 7317.00.20.00 due to their design for high-impact powder tool driving and lack of threading. The smooth profile ensures clean penetration without binding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pins have threaded shanks
Threaded nails for powder tools shift to the 'threaded' subheading within 7317.00.10.
If for ceiling grid or non-tool specific use
Nails primarily for suspended ceiling systems classify separately from powder-tool suitable ones.
If made into welded studs or assemblies
Welded pipe fittings or stud assemblies exceed simple nail definition in heading 7317.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide powder tool performance data; importers often overlook tensile strength requirements for duty-free claims
ā¢ Use invoices specifying 'powder-actuated only' to distinguish from roofing nails
ā¢ Check for anti-corrosion coatings, as galvanized versions may require additional material content declarations
Related Products under HTS 7317.00.20.00
Powder-Actuated Steel Drive Pins
Cylindrical steel pins with a fluted shank and pre-assembled washer head, designed for powder-actuated tools to fasten metal tracks to concrete in construction. They fall under HTS 7317.00.20.00 as unthreaded nails suitable for powder-actuated handtools, made of steel without threading. The smooth shank allows for high-velocity driving into hard substrates.
Knurled Head Concrete Drive Pins
Steel drive pins featuring a knurled drive head and fluted body for powder-actuated fastening of electrical boxes to concrete walls. HTS 7317.00.20.00 applies as they are unthreaded, steel nails optimized for powder tool propulsion into hard materials. Knurling prevents slippage during high-speed insertion.
Fluted Shank Masonry Fasteners
Unthreaded fluted steel fasteners for powder-actuated tools, ideal for securing steel channels to block walls in industrial settings. They qualify under HTS 7317.00.20.00 as specialized powder-tool nails with no threads and steel construction. Flutes provide debris evacuation and grip in masonry.
Washer Head Powder Actuated Pins
Steel pins with integrated washer heads and smooth unthreaded shanks for powder-actuated attachment of metal lath to concrete in plastering applications. HTS 7317.00.20.00 covers these as non-threaded, powder-tool suitable steel articles similar to nails. The washer distributes load to prevent pull-through.
Ceiling Pin Powder Tool Fasteners
Short unthreaded steel pins with countersunk heads for powder-actuated fixing of acoustic ceiling tees to concrete joists. These fit HTS 7317.00.20.00 as specialized non-threaded nails for powder handtools in suspended systems. Countersinking allows flush surface finishes.
High-Strength Concrete Nail Pins
Heat-treated high-carbon steel pins, unthreaded with chamfered tips for powder-actuated tools securing rebar safety caps to slabs. HTS 7317.00.20.00 includes these robust nails designed for extreme impact in powder systems. Alloy composition ensures deformation resistance.