Exterior Cedar Siding Screws from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
62.5%
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
• Certify coating type (polymer vs. galvanized) for accurate duty assessment
• Include end-use statements for construction to support classification