CBP Issues New ICP on Fasteners of HTS Heading 7318
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued an informed compliance publication entitled, What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Fasteners of Heading 7318.
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This publication was prepared by the National Commodity Specialist Division of Regulations and Rulings and provides guidance regarding the classification of fasteners under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) heading 7318.
Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Etc. are Recognized/Referred to as Fasteners
According to CBP, HTS heading 7318 provides for screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.1 The items mentioned within this heading are referred to or recognized as types of fasteners. (A fastener is designed to join items together or hold items in place and are used to assemble or fasten goods so that they can readily be disassembled without damage.)
Overview of the ICP
This ICP covers the following (partial list, see ICP for details):
Introduction
Threaded or Non-Threaded Fasteners
Quality Standards
Identification and Measurements of Threaded Fasteners
Non-Threaded Articles, Similar to the Fasteners Noted within Heading 7318
Marking
Reference
CBP states that the information provided in this publication is for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert (such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in this ICP may not be considered reasonable care.
1CBP notes that the terms and explanations that are covered within this ICP are applicable to fasteners made of other base metals classified within other chapters, as well as fasteners made to metric or inch standards. However, this ICP focuses on fasteners of iron or steel and references inch fastener standards for illustration purposes.
ICP on fasteners of HTS heading 7318 (dated January 2008)http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/fasteners_head_7318.ctt/fasteners_head_7318.pdf