Cut Steel Roofing Nails

Cut nails made from iron or steel of one-piece construction, typically 2-3 inches long with a smooth shank and small head, used for securing roofing shingles and underlayment. Classified under HTS 7317.00.65.30 as cut nails of iron or steel, excluding those with copper heads or staples of heading 8305.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55Same rate: 35%

If manufactured from wire

Wire nails (hot- or cold-formed from wire ≤16mm cross-section) fall under 7317.00.55, distinct from cut nails.

7318.15.50Same rate: 35%

If sold in coil form for pneumatic nailers

Collated or coiled nails for industrial tools classify as screws/bolts/ similar threaded articles.

8207.90.60.00Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If imported as part of a complete roofing tool set

Interchangeable tools for hand/ power tools include nail sets when bundled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify one-piece construction and cut manufacturing process via supplier specs to avoid misclassification as wire nails

• Include material certificates confirming iron/steel composition and no copper heads for smooth customs clearance