16d Common Framing Nails from Japan
Heavy-duty 16d (3.5-inch) steel nails made from round wire for framing lumber in residential construction. Classified under HTS 7317.00.55 due to one-piece construction from round wire under 16mm diameter. Commonly used with nail guns in structural building.
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
• Include detailed specifications like penny size (16d) and shank type in commercial invoice for accurate duty assessment
• Ensure no copper-plating on heads, as that could trigger exclusion notes and reclassification
• Bulk shipments require proper palletizing and humidity protection to prevent corrosion during ocean transit