7317.00.55.20 - Not coated, plated or painted 🖩

This HTS category, 7317.00.55.20, specifically classifies nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples, and similar articles of iron or steel that are **not coated, plated, or painted**. This designation focuses on the surface treatment of the base metal article. The items within this category retain their original metal finish without any added protective or decorative layers.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category by the absence of surface coatings. While the sibling category covers similar articles that have undergone processes such as galvanizing, electroplating, enameling, or other forms of painting or coating for corrosion resistance or aesthetic enhancement, this category strictly includes items that have not received any such treatment. The material itself, iron or steel, is the defining characteristic, alongside the absence of any surface modification beyond basic manufacturing.

As a leaf node, this category represents a definitive classification for uncoated articles of iron or steel that are of one-piece construction, made from round wire, have a smooth shank, and are not otherwise specified. Examples include common nails used in construction or woodworking where a bare metal finish is acceptable or even preferred, and where no additional protection against rust or environmental degradation is required at the point of import.