Plastic Collated 18-Gauge 1-1/4 Inch Brads from Mexico
Fine 18-gauge brad nails in plastic collated strips from round steel wire, one piece construction for delicate molding and crafts. The brad head allows for flush setting without putty. HTS 7317.00.5518 covers these as other collated round wire nails.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 exact collation angle (e.g
• 20-degree) in commercial docs for customs verification
• Avoid classifying with heads of other material unless >50% by weight; pure steel qualifies here
• Bulk packaging vs retail clamshells may affect duty rates—declare correctly