7317.00.55.90 - Other

This HTS category, 7317.00.55.90, encompasses a broad range of iron and steel nails, tacks, and similar articles that are coated, plated, or painted, but do not fall into the more specific subcategories of "Galvanized" (7317.00.55.70) or those coated with vinyl, resin, or cement (7317.00.55.80). It serves as a residual category for coated articles of iron or steel, including those made of round wire and constructed of one piece, where the coating method or material does not align with the preceding classifications.

The distinction from its sibling categories is crucial. While 7317.00.55.70 specifically covers articles treated with zinc through galvanization, and 7317.00.55.80 addresses coatings of vinyl, resin, or cement, this category captures all other forms of surface treatment applied for protection, appearance, or improved performance. Examples might include nails or staples coated with oil, paint (other than vinyl or resin-based), lacquers, or other metallic plating like nickel or chrome, provided they are not specifically classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories branching from 7317.00.55.90. Therefore, classification into this code depends solely on identifying the article as an iron or steel nail, tack, staple, or similar article of one-piece construction made of round wire, which has been coated, plated, or painted, and does not meet the criteria for the preceding, more specific coated subcategories.