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Aluminum Deck Screws 8mm Diameter from Japan

Heavy-duty aluminum screws designed for outdoor decking applications, featuring shanks and threads exceeding 6 mm in diameter. Classified under HTS 7616.10.70.90 as other aluminum screws not specified elsewhere, meeting the criteria for larger dimensions. These are corrosion-resistant fasteners ideal for marine and coastal construction.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify aluminum alloy composition meets chapter definitions (over 99% pure or alloyed) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

• Declare shank/thread diameter accurately in entry docs; measurements over 6mm keep it in this subheading—common pitfall is under-declaring size

• Include country-of-melt and pour info per T.D. 5646 for Section XV compliance to prevent holds