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Exterior Cedar Siding Screws

Polymer-coated steel wood screws with star drive and coarse threads for attaching cedar siding to framing in wet climates. HTS 7318.12.00.00 covers them as 'other wood screws' for their specialized coating and threading for exterior wood applications. Countersinking head design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	12.5%	+75.0%	87.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	12.5%	+50.0%	62.5%
🇨🇦Canada	12.5%	+50.0%	62.5%
🇩🇪Germany	12.5%	+50.0%	62.5%
🇯🇵Japan	12.5%	+50.0%	62.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7318.19.00.00Lower: 80.7% vs 87.5%

If non-coarse threaded variants

Other threaded steel articles cover finer or specialized threads.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 87.5%

If in panels with integrated fasteners

Composite panels with embedded screws classify under Chapter 68.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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