7317.00 - Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper:
Sub-classifications
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7317 0010 00
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7317 0020 00
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7317 0030 00
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7317 0055
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7317 0055 02
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7317 0055 30
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7317 0055 50
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7317 0055 60
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7317 0055 90
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7317 0065
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7317 0075 00
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Overview
This HTS category, 7317.00, encompasses a wide variety of fastening articles made from iron or steel. It includes common items such as nails, tacks, and drawing pins, as well as specialized fasteners like corrugated nails and staples. The key distinguishing factor is the base material: these items must be primarily of iron or steel. Importantly, this heading excludes articles with heads made of copper and also staples that fall under heading 8305, which typically covers office articles made of base metal.
Compared to sibling categories within Chapter 73, which broadly covers articles of iron or steel, 7317.00 focuses specifically on these small, pointed fastening devices. For instance, it is distinct from larger structural iron and steel items or tools. The defining characteristic is their function as fasteners, driven into materials to secure them. The description further clarifies that while the body of the fastener must be iron or steel, the head may be made of other materials, with the explicit exclusion of copper heads.
Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific types and applications. For example, "Thumb tacks" are a distinct subcategory, recognizable by their broad, flat heads designed for manual insertion. Other subcategories address specific functional distinctions, such as fasteners "suitable for use in powder-actuated handtools," implying specialized design and material strength for high-impact applications. The remaining "Other" subcategory would capture all other qualifying iron or steel fasteners not meeting the criteria for the more specific subdivisions.