Drywall-to-Steel Self-Tapping Screw from Japan
Fine-thread self-tapping screw under 6 mm for attaching drywall to light-gauge steel studs. Bugle head collapses paper smoothly. HTS 7318.14.10.60 covers these hybrid metal/gypsum fasteners.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Dual-purpose screws risk reclassification; provide installation specs
• Phosphate coating common; declare as steel with surface treatment