M12 Steel Lugnut for Automotive Wheels from Japan
A threaded M12 lugnut made of carbon steel, designed to secure wheels on passenger cars and light trucks. It falls under HTS 7318.16.0045 as an 'other' lugnut, which are nuts specifically for wheel fastening, distinct from standard hex nuts. The steel construction and threading meet Chapter 73 definitions for threaded articles of iron or steel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify nut dimensions and thread pitch match M12 standards to avoid misclassification as general nuts under 7318.16.00
• Include material certificates confirming carbon steel composition to comply with Chapter 73 notes on iron or steel articles
• Label shipments clearly as 'automotive lugnuts' to prevent customs confusion with industrial nuts; common pitfall is undervaluation