Galvanized Smooth Shank Steel Framing Nails from Mexico
These are 3-inch galvanized nails made from round steel wire in one piece construction with smooth shanks, designed for framing wooden structures in construction. They fall under HTS 7317.00.55.30 due to their galvanized coating for corrosion resistance, smooth shank, and construction from round wire.
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
• Verify galvanization meets ASTM A153 standards and provide coating thickness certification to avoid reclassification
• Ensure invoices specify 'smooth shank' and round wire origin to match HTS 7317.00.55.30 criteria