Steel nails, tacks and staples from India
India exported $112 million of steel nails, tacks and staples (HS 7317.00) in FY2025-26, up 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 57.5% to 75% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 57.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $112MUp 10.6% on last year
- HS code
- 7317.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7317.00.10.00 | 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: Thumb tacks | Free | 50% | 57.5% |
| 7317.00.20.00 | Other, suitable for use in powder-actuated handtools: Not threaded | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7317.00.30.00 | Other, suitable for use in powder-actuated handtools: Threaded | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7317.00.55 | Of one piece construction: Made of round wire | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7317.00.65 | Of one piece construction: Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7317.00.75.00 | Other: Of two or more pieces | Free | 50% | 75% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of steel nails, tacks and staples
India's exports to all countries under HS 7317.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7317.00 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on steel nails, tacks and staples from India?
50% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 7317.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 57.5% to 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for steel nails, tacks and staples?
7317.00, under heading 7317. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export steel nails, tacks and staples?
Yes. India exported $112 million under HS 7317.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.