Bright Steel Brad Nail 18 Gauge

An 18-gauge brad nail, 1.5 inches long with a smooth shank from one-piece round wire, perfect for cabinetry and delicate woodworking. HTS 7317.00.55.20 applies as it is smooth shank, not coated, plated, or painted. The small head and slender profile minimize surface damage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55.50Same rate: 35%

If for industrial pneumatic use in bulk

Statistical suffixes differentiate retail vs industrial quantities and applications.

6804.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If heads incorporate ground quartz

Nails with quartz sand heads for masonry classify under agglomerated materials.

7302.40.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished wire segments

Unformed wire before heading/ponting is railway fish joint bars or unfinished wire.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label shipments with 'brad nail, smooth shank, uncoated' and include cross-section diagrams for wire compliance

• Test for any oil residue that could be seen as coating; use bright finish certifications

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