M8 Hex Nuts Zinc Plated from China
These are standard M8 hex nuts made from carbon steel with a zinc plating for corrosion resistance, used to secure bolts in machinery and construction. They fall under HTS 7318.16.0085 as 'other' threaded nuts of iron or steel, not specifically classified as machine screw nuts or locknuts. The hexagonal shape and metric threading distinguish them from square or specialty nuts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify plating type and thickness meets ASTM standards; declare exact material composition (e.g
• carbon steel grade) to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates for steel quality; common pitfall is undervaluation based on bulk packaging without weight verification
• Ensure nuts are not part of assemblies; import as loose articles to stay under this code