Washer Head Powder Actuated Pins from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify washer material match to shank; mixed metals trigger separate declarations
• Test for powder charge compatibility; generic washers lead to 7318 reclass
• Package with tool spec sheets for smooth customs clearance