Heading · Section XV

7415: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper

7415
  • FreeUK
  • 3%–4%EU
  • 40%Türkiye
  • 1.4%–3%USA
  • US$1.5bnWorld trade in 2024

5 subheadings make up heading 7415 in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 7415 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 7415 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 3% and 4% (average 3.2%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 7415 covers 7 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 40%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 7415 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 1.4% and 3% (average 2.7%).

World trade in heading 7415 goods reached US$1.5bn in 2024, down 2.8% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 18.8% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$141.1m).

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 167 exporters with US$31.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$53.6m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU 3% – 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.2% Türkiye 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 7 tariff lines USA 1.4% – 3% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.7%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

7415 · US$1.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$61.4kUS$61.4k+US$3m+US$22.5m+> US$107.7m

Exports: 167
  1. China: US$277.9m
  2. Germany: US$245.6m
  3. United States: US$128.3m
  4. Italy: US$127.9m
  5. Taiwan: US$107.7m
  6. India: US$81.3m
  7. France: US$58m
  8. Switzerland: US$51.4m
  9. Japan: US$45.5m
  10. United Kingdom: US$31.3m
  11. Netherlands: US$27.5m
  12. Austria: US$25.5m
  13. Spain: US$24.5m
  14. South Korea: US$23m
  15. Singapore: US$22.5m
  16. Poland: US$17m
  17. Mexico: US$16.7m
  18. Thailand: US$13.4m
  19. Czechia: US$11.6m
  20. Sweden: US$9.5m
  21. Belgium: US$8.2m
  22. Türkiye: US$8m
  23. Vietnam: US$7.7m
  24. Norway: US$7.5m
  25. Slovakia: US$7.1m
  26. Sri Lanka: US$6.9m
  27. Malaysia: US$6.8m
  28. Hungary: US$5.9m
  29. Australia: US$5.6m
  30. Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.4m
  31. Denmark: US$5.3m
  32. Canada: US$5.1m
  33. Slovenia: US$4.8m
  34. Portugal: US$4.1m
  35. Luxembourg: US$3.9m
  36. Finland: US$3.6m
  37. South Africa: US$3.1m
  38. Romania: US$3m
  39. Israel: US$2.8m
  40. Indonesia: US$2.7m
  41. New Zealand: US$1.9m
  42. Brazil: US$1.8m
  43. Tunisia: US$1.8m
  44. Croatia: US$1.4m
  45. Russia: US$1.4m
  46. Bulgaria: US$1.4m
  47. Kyrgyzstan: US$1.3m
  48. Egypt: US$1.3m
  49. United Arab Emirates: US$1.3m
  50. Ireland: US$1.3m
  51. Lithuania: US$1.2m
  52. Kazakhstan: US$932.4k
  53. Serbia: US$824.7k
  54. Estonia: US$793k
  55. Azerbaijan: US$621.1k
  56. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$526.2k
  57. Greece: US$472.3k
  58. Philippines: US$384.3k
  59. Uzbekistan: US$353k
  60. Argentina: US$281.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$277.9m 18.8%
2 Germany US$245.6m 16.6%
3 United States US$128.3m 8.7%
4 Italy US$127.9m 8.6%
5 Taiwan US$107.7m 7.3%
6 India US$81.3m 5.5%
7 France US$58m 3.9%
8 Switzerland US$51.4m 3.5%
9 Japan US$45.5m 3.1%
10 United Kingdom US$31.3m 2.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$141.1m 9.5%
2 Germany US$137.9m 9.3%
3 Mexico US$107.8m 7.3%
4 Poland US$67.7m 4.6%
5 China US$60.8m 4.1%
6 France US$55.7m 3.8%
7 United Kingdom US$53.6m 3.6%
8 Indonesia US$52.2m 3.5%
9 Czechia US$49m 3.3%
10 Japan US$35.9m 2.4%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper?

Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper fall under HS heading 7415, part of chapter 74, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7415 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7415 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples?

China, with US$277.9m in 2024 (18.8% of world exports).