Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 7318.16
7318.16.00.15: OTHER SQUARE OR HEXAGONAL NUTS PRESSED OR FORGED
Steel nuts
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into New Zealand
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
7318.16 Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets: threaded articles, nuts
UK Free Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
EU 3.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Brazil 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 25% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 2.8% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 3.7% – 15% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line New Zealand lines: 7318.16
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N365426 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a steel lug nut from Thailand
- N357577 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a stainless-steel lock nut from Germany
- N349423 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of steel wheel nuts and flange bolts from Mexico
- N348843 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a steel loop nut and J-bolt from India
- 600015860 HMRC
A threaded nut made from steel. It is used on a tensioner pulley bearing. It is a fastener that keeps the pulley on the bracket with its mating bolt.
- 600015617 HMRC
Super Duplex Stainless Steel Fasteners Nuts Various size nuts that are manufactured from S32760 high-strength stainless steel, these fasteners are designed for harsh, corrosive environments. They are formed hot or cold, with internal threads produced by tapping. Commonly used in offshore energy…
- 600014972 HMRC
A metal threaded nut. It is made from stainless steel castings 304/304L/316/316L, it is round in shape with grooves and is engraved. It is used to screw a connection union together in either a pipeline or into a machine. Normally packaged in boxes of 10.
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Tariff item 7318.16.00.15 is a line of the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand under HS subheading 7318.16 (screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets: threaded articles, nuts).
The normal tariff rate is 5%, and quantities are declared in KGM.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 3.7%, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 16%, the Argentina duty is 25%, the Peru duty is 6%, the Japan duty is 2.8%, the Taiwan duty is 5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 3.7%–15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 7318.16 worth US$10m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 7318.16.00.15?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is 5%; the supplementary unit is KGM. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 7318.16 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$3m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.