Bright Smooth Steel Finish Nail 16 Gauge
A 16-gauge finish nail with smooth shank, approximately 1.25 inches long, made from one-piece round steel wire for trim and molding installation. Classified under HTS 7317.00.55.20 due to its uncoated, unplated, unpainted surface and smooth shank design from round wire. Ideal for visible applications requiring a clean, bright finish.
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 featuring a ring shank instead of smooth
Ring shanks for better holding power classify separately from smooth shank nails in the tariff schedule.
If produced from strip steel rather than wire
Nails from strip (not round wire) fall under earlier subheadings for different manufacturing processes.
If imported in coils for pneumatic nailers
Coiled nails are classified as screw threaded articles, not individual smooth shank nails.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide gauge, length, and wire cross-section specs; test for plating absence to comply with 'not coated' requirement
ā¢ Use photos or samples in documentation to distinguish from ring shank variants under other subheadings
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