Aluminum Box Nails from China

Light-duty aluminum box nails for crate construction and light framing. These nails have a smaller head and are commonly used in packaging and pallet assembly. Classified as aluminum nails under HTS 7616.10.10.00, excluding 8305-specific articles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.7%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document intended use as 'packaging nails' but classify based on objective characteristics

Request chemical analysis from manufacturer confirming non-alloyed aluminum composition

For pallet nail imports, ensure compliance with ISPM 15 wood packaging regulations