Craft Tacks for Model Making from Canada
Tiny round wire steel tacks under 1 inch, diameter <0.065in, used by hobbyists for assembling scale models and dioramas. Simple one-piece construction. Classified in HTS 7317.00.5519 for miniature iron/steel fasteners.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Label clearly as 'hobby tacks' with size specs to avoid confusion with industrial staples
• For small quantities, consider de minimis rules but measure each for dimension compliance
• Provide photos showing headless one-piece design to confirm subheading