Steel Roofing Nails from Japan
Galvanized steel nails with a spiral shank and flat head, designed for securing roofing materials like shingles. These are one-piece construction from iron or steel, classified under HTS 7317.00.65 as 'other' nails excluding those with copper heads. They meet the chapter definition of wire-formed products under 16mm in cross-section.
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
• Verify one-piece construction and steel composition via mill certificates to avoid reclassification as assemblies
• Ensure compliance with ASTM F1667 standards for labeling shank type and coating