7318.15.80.69 - Other

This HTS category, 7318.15.80.69, encompasses a broad range of threaded fasteners from iron or steel that do not fall into more specific subcategories. It specifically covers screws and bolts with a shank or thread diameter of 6 mm or more, excluding those explicitly defined as cap screws. The primary criteria for inclusion are the material composition (iron or steel), the presence of threads, and a diameter of 6 mm or greater, provided they are not otherwise classified.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7318.15.80.66 (Cap screws), is crucial. Cap screws are characterized by their distinct head shape, typically a hexagonal socket head or an external hex head designed for wrench engagement. This "Other" category, therefore, includes fasteners with various head types other than those specifically designated as cap screws, such as pan heads, round heads, or flat heads, as long as they meet the diameter and material requirements and are not specifically defined elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 7318.15.80.69. Classification into this code signifies that the article is a screw or bolt of iron or steel, with a diameter of 6 mm or more, it is threaded, and it does not fit the precise definitions of cap screws or any other more specifically defined fastener within the broader 7318.15.80.60 grouping. Examples might include standard machine screws with slotted or Phillips heads, lag screws, or certain types of wood screws that meet the diameter threshold and are not otherwise specifically categorized.