7317.00.55.08 - Assembled in a paper strip

This HTS category, 7317.00.55.08, specifically covers nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples, and similar articles of iron or steel that are assembled together in a paper strip. These items are typically used for fastening and are distinguished by their collation method, which involves the use of paper as the binding material. This assembly format facilitates efficient application, often in pneumatic nailers or staplers.

The primary distinguishing characteristic of this category lies in the paper strip assembly. It differentiates these collated fasteners from those assembled in wire coils (7317.00.55.02), plastic strips (7317.00.55.05), or wire strips (7317.00.55.11). While all these categories fall under collated nails made of round wire, the specific material used for assembly is the critical factor for classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 7317.00.55.08 remains on verifying that the fasteners are indeed made of iron or steel, are of one-piece construction from round wire, collated, and specifically assembled in a paper strip. Any nails or similar articles not meeting all these criteria would need to be classified elsewhere within heading 7317.