Cement-Coated Common Steel Nails from Japan
Round wire steel nails coated with cement to increase friction and pull-out resistance in general construction. HTS 7317.00.55.80 applies to these one-piece, vinyl/resin/cement coated articles excluding copper-headed variants. Standard size for household and light construction tasks.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide coating adhesion test results if requested, as customs may inspect for genuine cement/resin application
• Declare exact wire cross-section to confirm under 16mm limit per Chapter 73 wire note
• Separate shipments by coating type to avoid averaging duties across vinyl and cement categories