Product classification
HS code for Tacks: 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.
Classification of tacks under HS 7317.00
Tacks are classified under HS code 731700, a broad category that encompasses nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and staples made of iron or steel. This classification is driven by the material composition—specifically ferrous metals—and the article's function as a fastener. Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, and heading 7317 is the specific destination for non-threaded fasteners. Tacks are generally defined by their short length and relatively large, flat, or decorative heads. They are used extensively in upholstery, shoemaking, and stationery. The classification remains 731700 even if the tacks have heads made of other materials, such as plastic or brass, provided the shank (the functional piercing part) is made of iron or steel. However, if the entire article or the head is made of copper, the classification shifts to Chapter 74.
- Covers
- Upholstery tacks
- Carpet tacks
- Shoe tacks
- Drawing pins (thumbtacks)
- Cut tacks
- Blued tacks for joinery
- Also under 7317.00
- Senco staples
- Paslode nails
- Grip-Rite nails
- Stanley tacks
- Bostitch fasteners
Codes often confused with 7317.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with copper tacks or tacks with copper heads, which must be classified under 741510. Another common error is placing staples in strips (used in office staplers) under this code; those are actually classified under 830520. Furthermore, if a tack is threaded like a screw, it must be moved to 7318.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731700 (the code used for tacks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731700 (the code used for tacks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 731700, not only tacks.
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 tacks
Brazil splits HS 7317.00 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7317.00.10Iron or steel tacks
- 7317.00.20Iron or steel bent-wire staples
- 7317.00.30Points or teeth for textile machines
- 7317.00.90Other iron or steel nails and the like
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tacks
What is the HS code for Tacks?
The HS code for Tacks is 731700 (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). The HS code for iron or steel tacks is 731700, which includes nails and drawing pins.
How do I classify Tacks for customs?
Tacks is classified under HS code 731700 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic-headed thumbtacks included in 731700?
Yes, as long as the pin itself is made of iron or steel, they are classified under 731700 regardless of the plastic head.
Which countries are the top exporters of tacks (HS 731700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731700 (the code used for tacks) 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 tacks (HS 731700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731700 (the code used for tacks) 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.
Is the HS code for Tacks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731700 for Tacks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for tacks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 731700 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for tacks depends on the product's details: 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).