Smooth Shank Steel Common Nail 8d from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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