Phillips #4 Self-Tapping Machine Screws

Steel self-tapping screws with #4 size (about 2.8 mm diameter) and Phillips drive, used in plastic housings and thin metals. HTS 7318.14.10 applies due to sub-6 mm dimensions and self-threading capability. Popular in appliance manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+35.0%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%+10.0%16.2%

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7318.15.60Same rate: 41.2%

If hex socket cap machine screws

Different head/drive styles may shift from self-tapping to standard machine screw categories.

8479.89.95Lower: 37.5% vs 41.2%

If specialized for 3D printer assemblies

Parts of specific machines like 3D printers may classify under machinery parts chapters.

7318.22.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.2%

If imported with matching nuts

Sold as screw-nut sets may classify under other threaded article combinations.

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Document Phillips drive type and exact gauge in invoices; mismatches can lead to machine screw misclassification

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M3 Self-Tapping Steel Screws

These are self-tapping screws made of iron or steel with a 3 mm thread diameter, designed for creating their own threads in pre-drilled holes. They fall under HTS 7318.14.10 due to their shank and thread diameter being less than 6 mm and self-tapping functionality. Commonly used in electronics assembly and light metal fabrication.

No. 6 Sheet Metal Self-Tappers

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Torx T10 Self-Tapping Screws 4.2mm

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Chipboard Self-Tapping Screws #8 x 1/2"

Double-threaded self-tappers sized #8 (4 mm diameter) for particle board and MDF, with coarse lower threads for wood grip. HTS 7318.14.10 classification based on <6 mm diameter despite wood end-use, as they're self-tapping threaded steel articles. Used in furniture assembly.

Pan Head Self-Tapping Screws M4

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