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The tariff classification of drywall screws from China, Taiwan and Thailand.
Issued January 24, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7318.14.1060
Headings: 7318
Product description
You state that the screws have course threads, sharp points, bugle heads and are manufactured to ASTM standard C1002-04 for steel self-piercing tapping screws. The submitted sample is under 6mm in diameter and has a black phosphate surface treatment.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the drywall screw sample will be 7318.14.1060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: threaded articles: self-tapping screws: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: other.
Full text
N005581 January 24, 2007 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:118 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7318.14.1060 Ms. Laura Campuzano Guardian Building Products Inc. P.O. Box 528 Greenville, SC 29602 RE: The tariff classification of drywall screws from China, Taiwan and Thailand. Dear Ms. Campuzano: In your letter dated January 17, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You state that the screws have course threads, sharp points, bugle heads and are manufactured to ASTM standard C1002-04 for steel self-piercing tapping screws. The submitted sample is under 6mm in diameter and has a black phosphate surface treatment. The applicable subheading for the drywall screw sample will be 7318.14.1060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: threaded articles: self-tapping screws: having shanks or threads with a diameter of less than 6 mm: other. The duty rate will be 6.2% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kathy Campanelli at 646-733-3021. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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