7616.10.30.00 - Rivets

This HTS classification, 7616.10.30.00, specifically identifies rivets made from aluminum and its alloys. Rivets are semi-permanent mechanical fasteners used to join two or more objects together. They typically consist of a cylindrical shaft with a head on one end and a tail on the other. During installation, the tail is deformed to create a second head, securely holding the joined materials. Aluminum rivets are commonly used in applications where lightweight, corrosion resistance, and moderate strength are required, such as in aircraft construction, automotive manufacturing, and general fabrication.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific type of fastener it covers. While 7616.10.10.00 encompasses nails, tacks, and staples, and 7616.10.50.00 covers cotters and cotter pins, this heading is exclusively for rivets. The other "Other" sibling category at this level would typically capture remaining aluminum fasteners not otherwise specified. The defining characteristic for this classification is the unique construction and function of a rivet as a permanent joining element formed by deformation.

As a leaf node, 7616.10.30.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification scope is precisely defined by the term "rivets." For practical classification purposes, it is important to ensure that the article in question meets the physical and functional definition of a rivet and is indeed manufactured from aluminum or its alloys, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 76 and Section XV.