Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper

CN code 7317 00 covers nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples and similar articles of iron or steel, including collated nails for pneumatic, electric and gas nailers. These include construction nails, framing nails, roofing nails, pallet nails, collated nail strips and office tacks. Classification requires steel material and nail or tack form. Screws fall under heading 7318. Standards include EN 14592 for structural timber fasteners requiring CE marking under CPR No 305/2011.

Importing steel nails under CN 7317 00 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code. Since 2026, CBAM applies. Construction nails should comply with EN 14592 and may require CE marking under CPR. Required documents include a commercial invoice, manufacturer certificate, CE declaration (structural) and certificate of origin. Duty rates and AD measures should be verified in TARIC.

Steel nails under CN 7317 00 may be subject to EU anti-dumping duties. AD duties on steel fasteners from China may apply - verify in TARIC. Safeguard under TRQ with 25 percent surcharge, Russia/Belarus sanctions may apply. AD duties from India and Turkey may also apply. Large market with major suppliers from China, Taiwan, India and Turkey. Preferential rates may reduce costs. Total cost includes duty, AD, safeguard, CBAM and VAT.

CN code 7317 00 of the Combined Nomenclature covers steel nails and tacks within Chapter 73, which deals with articles of iron or steel. Classification in this chapter is based on the type of article, its intended use, manufacturing method (casting, forging, welding, stamping) and base material (cast iron, non-alloy steel, stainless steel or alloy steel). Correct classification requires analysis of technical documentation. Where classification is uncertain, importers can obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from customs authorities, valid for three years throughout the EU.