Smooth Shank Steel Common Nail 8d from China
An 8d (2.5 inch) common nail made from round steel wire of one piece construction with a smooth shank, used for general framing and construction. It falls under HTS 7317.00.55.20 as it is not coated, plated, or painted, and matches the criteria for smooth shank nails from round wire. These nails are essential for woodworking and carpentry where a plain finish is required.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify wire diameter does not exceed 16 mm per Chapter 73 note and confirm smooth shank with no coatings via mill certificates
• Include detailed invoices specifying length, gauge, and 'not coated/plated/painted' to avoid misclassification as galvanized