Craft Tacks for Model Making from Mexico
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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