16d Common Framing Nails from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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