HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7317.00 – Iron or steel; nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper
HS code 7317.00 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper. It is used for common nails, finishing nails, roofing nails, brad nails and upholstery tacks.
What HS 7317.00 covers
This broad HS code covers a wide array of non-threaded fastening devices made from iron or steel, crucial for construction, woodworking, upholstery, and general DIY applications. It includes common nails, finishing nails, roofing nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and various staples, specifically excluding those designed for office use (heading 8305) or those with copper heads. International trade in these goods is substantial, with importers ranging from large hardware wholesalers and construction suppliers to furniture manufacturers and retail chains. Exporters are typically large-scale steel mills and specialized fastener manufacturers capable of mass production. Key factors in trade include the fastener's material grade, specific coating (e.g., galvanized for corrosion resistance), size and length, head type, and suitability for particular applications, ensuring durability and proper fastening performance.
- Covers
- Common nails
- Finishing nails
- Roofing nails
- Brad nails
- Upholstery tacks
- Drawing pins
- Corrugated fasteners
- Construction staples
- Examples
- Senco staples
- Paslode nails
- Grip-Rite nails
- Stanley tacks
- Bostitch fasteners
Codes often confused with 7317.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 8305 (staples for office use) or 7318 (screws, bolts) due to similar fastening functions, but this code specifically covers non-threaded fasteners like nails and tacks.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 731700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 731700 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 49% of world exports
- 2 India $116M 3.7% of world exports
- 3 Germany $113M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $937M 32% of world imports
- 2 Canada $124M 4.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $116M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7317.00 4
Brazil splits HS 7317.00 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7317.00.10 Iron or steel tacksTachas
- 7317.00.20 Iron or steel bent-wire staplesGrampos de fio curvado
- 7317.00.30 Points or teeth for textile machinesPontas ou dentes para máquinas têxteis
- 7317.00.90 Other iron or steel nails and the likeOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7317.00
What is HS code 731700?
HS code 731700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper. This broad HS code covers a wide array of non-threaded fastening devices made from iron or steel, crucial for construction, woodworking, upholstery, and general DIY applications. It includes common nails, finishing nails, roofing nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and various staples, specifically excluding those designed for office use (heading 8305) or those with copper heads. International trade in these goods is substantial, with importers ranging from large hardware wholesalers and construction suppliers to furniture manufacturers and retail chains. Exporters are typically large-scale steel mills and specialized fastener manufacturers capable of mass production. Key factors in trade include the fastener's material grade, specific coating (e.g., galvanized for corrosion resistance), size and length, head type, and suitability for particular applications, ensuring durability and proper fastening performance.
What products fall under HS code 731700?
Common nails, finishing nails, roofing nails, brad nails, upholstery tacks, drawing pins, corrugated fasteners, construction staples
What are common misclassifications for HS code 731700?
Often confused with 8305 (staples for office use) or 7318 (screws, bolts) due to similar fastening functions, but this code specifically covers non-threaded fasteners like nails and tacks.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 731700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 731700 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 49% of world exports), India ($116M) and Germany ($113M). World exports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 731700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 731700 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($937M, 32% of world imports), Canada ($124M) and Germany ($116M). World imports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 731700 structured?
HS code 731700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 731700?
Brazil splits HS code 731700 into 4 NCM codes: 7317.00.10 (Iron or steel tacks), 7317.00.20 (Iron or steel bent-wire staples), 7317.00.30 (Points or teeth for textile machines), 7317.00.90 (Other iron or steel nails and the like). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.