7317.00.55.11 - Assembled in a wire strip

This classification, HTS 7317.00.55.11, specifically designates nails and similar articles of iron or steel that are constructed from round wire, are collated (joined together for feeding into a nailing machine), and are specifically assembled in a wire strip. This assembly method is critical, where individual nails are typically held in place by thin wire elements forming a strip, allowing for efficient mechanized application in construction and manufacturing.

The key distinction of this category lies in the "wire strip" assembly method. It differentiates these goods from those assembled in wire coils (HTS 7317.00.55.02), which are wound into a spiral. It also excludes items assembled in plastic strips (which would fall under a different sub-classification) or paper strips (HTS 7317.00.55.08). The "other" category at this level (HTS 7317.00.55.18) would capture collated nails made of round wire that do not fit the specific assembly methods of wire coil, plastic strip, or wire strip.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the precise nature of the collated nails and their assembly method. Common examples within this category include pneumatic nail gun fasteners where nails are linked together by a slender wire or wires, designed for use in framing, roofing, and other construction applications.