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HTS code for stainless steel fastener: document fastener type and grade

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Stainless steel fastener is a broad phrase. The import may be screws, bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rods, rivets, anchors, hose clamps, self-tapping screws, socket cap screws, or a mixed kit. Stainless grade and fastener form both matter.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show fastener type, stainless grade, thread, head style, drive type, dimensions, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for stainless steel fastener", collect fastener type, stainless grade, head style, drive type, thread, diameter, length, washer or nut inclusion, coating or passivation, kit contents, origin, and supplier code.

A 304 stainless hex bolt is not the same file as a 316 stainless screw, lock nut, washer, rivet, threaded rod, anchor, clamp, mixed assortment, or fastener kit. The candidate path depends on fastener identity and material support.

facts to collect for stainless steel fastener

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, size chart, and packaging copy.
Photos of the head, drive, thread, point, markings, packaging label, and contents.
Fastener type: screw, bolt, nut, washer, rivet, threaded rod, anchor, clamp, insert, pin, or kit.
Stainless material: 304, 316, 18-8, A2, A4, other stainless grade, or unknown.
Thread facts: metric or inch, coarse or fine, full or partial thread, pitch, diameter, length, and point style.
Head and drive: hex, socket, Phillips, slotted, Torx, flange, button, flat, pan, cap, carriage, or countersunk.
Finish and treatment: plain, passivated, coated, polished, black oxide, or plated.
Included nuts, washers, anchors, sleeves, caps, tools, and assortment count.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the assortment contains multiple fastener types, split the record by type and grade.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Fastener type is not identified.
Stainless grade is unsupported.
Screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and rivets are mixed without a contents table.
Thread, drive, head style, diameter, or length is missing.
Assortment count is unclear.
Stainless and non-stainless fasteners are combined.
Origin is assumed from a distributor.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for stainless screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, threaded rods, and fastener kits have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between threaded fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, stainless steel articles, and sets.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: stainless screw, stainless bolt, stainless nut, stainless washer, threaded rod, rivet, anchor, clamp, insert, or fastener assortment. Each row should cite fastener type, grade, thread, dimensions, and contents.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If the supplier code covers screws but the SKU includes nuts and washers, mark the mismatch. If grade support is missing, keep "stainless grade unknown" in the file.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for stainless steel fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, and fastener kits. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for evidence completeness.

planning path

Start with fastener type, then stainless grade. After that, document thread, head, drive, and dimensions. A size table without material support is not enough.

For duty exposure, stainless grade and origin should be checked before the shipment moves. Do not assume every silver-colored fastener is stainless.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for stainless steel fastener?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does grade matter?

Yes. 304, 316, A2, A4, and unknown stainless claims should be supported.

What if it is an assortment?

List each fastener type, size, grade, and count before review.

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planning boundary

This stainless steel fastener HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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