The tariff classification of stainless-steel nails from India

N363491August 12, 2026CLA-2-83:OT:RR:NC:N5:121
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 7317.00.5560
Jacqui LawheadBoise Cascade1111 W Jefferson St Ste 300Boise, ID 83702RE: The tariff classification of stainless-steel nails from IndiaDear Ms. Lawhead:In your letter dated
July 21, 2026
, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph and descriptionof the merchandise were included in your inquiry.The product under consideration is described as a 1-1/2 in. x 10-Gauge, 8-penny, 304 Stainless Steel, RingShank, Patio/Deck Nail. This one-piece nail is constructed of round wire, not collated, measures 38.1 mm inlength and 3.4 mm in diameter, and has a ringed shank. You note that it is not galvanized, coated, plated, orpainted.You asked if this item would be classified under 7317.00.5560 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the UnitedStates (HTSUS) or 7317.00.5590 HTSUS. Both subheadings cover nails of one-piece construction, made ofround wire, not collated, with a length of 25.4 mm or more and a diameter of 1.65 mm or more, with anon-smooth shank. Subheading 7317.00.5560 provides for nails meeting all those criteria that are not coated,plated, or painted, and subheading 7317.00.5590 provides for nails that are coated, plated, or painted.Because you indicate that the subject nails are not coated, plated, or painted they will be classified undersubheading 7317.00.5560.The applicable subheading for the 1-1/2 in. x 10-Gauge, 8-penny, 304 Stainless Steel, Ring Shank,Patio/Deck Nail will be 7317.00.5560, HTSUS, which provides for Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugatednails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel …: Other: Of one piececonstruction: Made of round wire: Other: Other: Other: Not coated, plated or painted. The general rate ofduty will be free.The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenienceand are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are providedat https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or othercharges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and otherduties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to theclassification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with eitherthe Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisionscovering exceptions to such tariffs.For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated CargoSystems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages athttps://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page athttps://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description asidentified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of theinformation furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate andcomplete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do notconform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs andBorder Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodicverification by CBP.This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border ProtectionRegulations (19 C.F.R. 177).A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documentsfiled at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contactNational Import Specialist Jennifer Jameson at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)James P. ForkanDirectorNational Commodity Specialist Division