What types of products are covered under HS-4 7317?

HS-4 7317 covers iron or steel nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and staples, excluding those with copper heads.

How do I know if my nails fall under HS-6 731700?

If your nails or tacks have heads made of materials other than copper, they should be classified under HS-6 731700.

Are there any specific regulations for importing staples?

Yes, ensure your staples do not have copper heads and check local regulations for any additional requirements.

What should I do if my product has mixed materials?

If your product includes mixed materials, you may need to consult with a customs broker to determine the correct classification.

Can I use HS-4 7317 for exporting drawing pins?

Yes, HS-4 7317 is applicable for exporting drawing pins made of iron or steel without copper heads.

HS-4 · Heading

7317 — Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper

Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7317 when importing or exporting iron or steel nails, tacks, drawing pins, and staples. For example, if you're shipping a box of steel nails with plastic heads, this code is relevant. It covers various types of fasteners, ensuring you classify your products correctly.

When deciding between the subheading options, consider the material of the heads. If your shipment includes nails with heads made of plastic or other materials, it falls under HS-6 731700. However, if any nails have copper heads, they are excluded from this classification and must be assessed under different codes.

If you're unsure about the classification, check the specific characteristics of your products. Nails and tacks without copper heads are included in this heading, but if you're dealing with specialty fasteners or mixed materials, further investigation may be necessary to ensure compliance.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 7317 · iron nails classification · steel tacks import · drawing pins HS code · corrugated nails tariff · staples with plastic heads · fasteners HS-6 731700 · nail classification rules · importing iron or steel fasteners · exporting tacks and nails

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Shipping steel nails with plastic heads
Importing corrugated nails made of iron
Exporting drawing pins with rubber heads
Distributing iron staples for construction use
Transporting mixed fasteners including tacks and nails

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are covered under HS-4 7317?: HS-4 7317 covers iron or steel nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and staples, excluding those with copper heads.
How do I know if my nails fall under HS-6 731700?: If your nails or tacks have heads made of materials other than copper, they should be classified under HS-6 731700.
Are there any specific regulations for importing staples?: Yes, ensure your staples do not have copper heads and check local regulations for any additional requirements.
What should I do if my product has mixed materials?: If your product includes mixed materials, you may need to consult with a customs broker to determine the correct classification.
Can I use HS-4 7317 for exporting drawing pins?: Yes, HS-4 7317 is applicable for exporting drawing pins made of iron or steel without copper heads.