Galvanized Smooth Shank Steel Roofing Nails from China
These are one-piece construction nails made from round steel wire with a smooth shank, coated with zinc galvanization for corrosion resistance. They are classified under HTS 7317.00.55.50 due to their round wire construction, smooth shank, and protective coating, excluding specialized heads. Primarily used in construction for securing roofing materials.
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 coating type (e.g
• hot-dip galvanized) matches declaration to avoid reclassification as uncoated under 7317.00.55.30
• Provide mill test reports certifying round wire diameter under 16mm and one-piece construction for smooth customs clearance