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Subheading 7318 29 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other non-threaded articles of iron or steel not specified in subheadings 7318 21 to 7318 24. These are fastening elements without threads that do not fall into the categories of washers, pins or cotter pins. In commercial practice, this subheading covers metal expansion anchors, connecting sleeves, steel wedges, retaining rings (circlips, Seeger rings), locating washers and other specialised non-threaded fasteners. Classification under this subheading is residual in nature relative to the other non-threaded article subheadings within heading 7318. The product must be made of iron or steel, lack threads and not correspond to the descriptions of subheadings 7318 21 (spring washers), 7318 22 (other washers) or 7318 24 (pins and cotter pins). Articles of non-ferrous metals are classified in the relevant chapters. Imports from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties on steel fasteners. The current AD status should be verified in TARIC for the specific 10-digit code and country of origin.

Importing non-threaded articles under subheading 7318 29 into the EU is subject to standard customs requirements. The importer must hold an EORI number and file a customs declaration with the correct CN code. Documentation includes a commercial invoice with technical product description, packing list, transport document and certificate of origin for preferential rates. Fasteners used in construction are subject to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and may require CE marking. Products must comply with REACH Regulation requirements. From 1 January 2026, steel fasteners are covered by CBAM - importers must register as authorised CBAM declarants and submit quarterly emission declarations. The GPSR Regulation imposes product safety obligations for consumer goods. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Steel safeguard measures in the form of tariff rate quotas may cover these products. Current tariff rates and trade measures should be verified in the European Commission TARIC system.

Non-threaded steel articles under subheading 7318 29 are subject to EU trade defence measures. Anti-dumping duties on steel fasteners from China have been in force for years - importers must verify in TARIC whether the specific TARIC code is covered and what rate applies to the given producer. The safeguard system applies additional duties beyond the tariff rate quota. Imports of steel products from Russia and Belarus are prohibited or restricted by EU sanctions. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, the Japan EPA and agreements with South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam, subject to origin rules. CBAM from 2026 imposes additional registration, reporting and financial obligations on importers. Total import cost includes base duty, AD duties, safeguard surcharges, CBAM charges and VAT. All current trade measures are available in the European Commission TARIC system.

The import procedure for other non-threaded steel articles (CN code 7318 29) into the European Union requires filing a customs declaration in the national import system. Essential documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, certificate of origin (for preferential tariff rates) and quality certificates confirming compliance with EN standards. Steel articles may be subject to EU safeguard measures and anti-dumping duties depending on the country of origin. The standard duty rate ranges from 0% to 3.7% depending on the specific TARIC subheading. Import VAT is charged on the.