M12 Aluminum Hex Nuts from China
Heavy hex nuts for M12 bolts (12 mm inner diameter hole), machined from aluminum alloy for aerospace and automotive use. Classified in 7616.10.70 because internal threads/holes exceed 6 mm. Provides weight savings over steel counterparts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Match nut specs to bolt standards (e.g
• DIN/ANSI) for consistent classification
• Test for aluminum purity if near 99%; alloy status affects potential duties
• Bundle with bolts? Assess set classification to avoid splitting entries