M3 Stainless Steel Self-Tapping Screw from Japan
A small self-tapping screw with a 3mm shank diameter made from stainless steel, used for fastening thin metal or plastic sheets in electronics enclosures. It cuts its own threads upon installation, fitting HTS 7318.14.1030 due to its stainless steel composition and shank diameter under 6mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
56.2%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify stainless steel grade (e.g
• 304 or 316) matches declaration to avoid reclassification
• Provide thread pitch and shank diameter specs in entry docs to confirm <6mm criterion
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain stainless steel fasteners from specific countries