Nuts

This code covers nuts and similar threaded articles made of iron or steel. Use this code when classifying these items for import/export, noting that general duty is free, with potential benefits for standard trade partners or those eligible for FTA programs, as detailed within Chapter 73.

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This tariff classification falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, specifically concerning screws, bolts, nuts, and similar items. The 7318.16.00 code designates nuts made of iron or steel. More specific statistical reporting numbers are available to classify nuts based on type, such as lug nuts (non-locking chrome-plated, locking, or other) and other types of nuts differentiated by material like stainless steel or categorized as 'other'. When reporting, select the appropriate suffix (e.g., .15, .30, .60, or .85) based on the specific nut type and material to ensure accurate statistical tracking.

Chapter	Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
Section	Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

Duty Snapshot

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Not available

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 7318.16.00 (Nuts) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed on imports falling under this code. Imports from standard trade partners (NTR) are also subject to this free rate. Special rates are not specified, but eligible goods under FTA or preference programs may qualify for preferential duty treatment; details depend on the specific program. All subdivisions (7318.16.00.15, 7318.16.00.30, 7318.16.00.45, 7318.16.00.60, 7318.16.00.85) inherit these rates as they fall under the main code. Reporting units are kilograms (kg).

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 0.50%

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Code Subdivisions

7318.16.00.15

Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: > Threaded articles: > Nuts > Lugnuts: > Non-locking chrome-plated

7318.16.00.30

7318.16.00.45

Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: > Threaded articles: > Nuts > Lugnuts: > Other

7318.16.00.60

7318.16.00.85

Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel: > Threaded articles: > Nuts > Other: > Other

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Chapter & Section Notes

Chapter Notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

Section Notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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