7317.00.55.60 - Not coated, plated or painted

This HTS category, 7317.00.55.60, specifically covers nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples, and similar articles of iron or steel that are neither coated, plated, nor painted. This designation applies to fasteners that retain their natural iron or steel finish, without any surface treatment for protection, decoration, or adhesion. The classification is for articles that are formed from a single piece of material, constructed from round wire.

The key differentiator for this category lies in the absence of any surface coating. Its sibling category, "Coated, plated or painted," encompasses identical articles that have undergone such treatments. Therefore, for classification purposes, the presence or absence of a coating is the primary distinguishing factor. If an article has any form of plating, painting, or other coating applied to its surface, it would fall under the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is precise and intended for unadorned iron or steel fasteners made from round wire. Examples include basic steel finishing nails, common brads, and ungalvanized staples that are not treated with any protective or decorative layer. The classification relies solely on the material (iron or steel), construction (one piece, round wire), and the absence of any surface modification beyond the original manufacturing process.