M8 Hex Nut from Japan
A standard hexagonal nut with M8 internal threading, made from carbon steel, used to secure bolts in machinery and construction. It falls under HTS 7318.16.00 as a threaded nut of iron or steel, matching the chapter's definition for such fasteners.
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 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
• Verify thread pitch and size compliance with ASTM or ISO standards to avoid misclassification
• Include material certificates showing iron/steel composition for customs valuation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin nuts; provide country-of-origin documentation