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U.S. imports of copper nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples & similar fastening articles (HS 741510) totaled $105K in May 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, Staples & Similar Fastening Articles paid $56K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 54% on $103K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, Staples & Similar Fastening Articles imports of $105K in May 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $123K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataCopper nails, tacks, drawing pins, and loose staples (excluding strip staples) occupy a specialized niche in marine, roofing, and architectural joinery applications where corrosion resistance outweighs the cost premium over steel fasteners. The heading also captures iron or steel fasteners fitted with copper heads, broadening its scope beyond pure-copper articles. Taiwan is the leading US supplier, with Germany and China also significant sources. The single 10-digit line 7415100000 covers the entire heading, so classification disputes typically center on whether a staple is presented in strips (which would fall elsewhere) or loose.
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No. Heading 7415 explicitly excludes staples presented in strips; those are classified elsewhere in the HTS. Only loose (non-strip) staples of copper fall under 7415100000.
Copper's natural corrosion resistance makes copper nails the standard choice for cedar and redwood roofing shingles, slate roofing, and marine decking, where contact with tannin-rich wood or saltwater would cause steel fasteners to corrode and stain the substrate. This end-use specificity drives consistent import demand despite the higher unit cost.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7415100000 | CU NLS TCKS DRW PNS STAPLES & SIM ART OR W CU HDS | $87K | 50.67% | 100.00% | $44K |
CU NLS TCKS DRW PNS STAPLES & SIM ART OR W CU HDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7415100000 | CU NLS TCKS DRW PNS STAPLES & SIM ART OR W CU HDS | $114K |
CU NLS TCKS DRW PNS STAPLES & SIM ART OR W CU HDS
3.6K kg
REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES
HS 740311
COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 740400
TUBES & PIPES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741110
COPPER ALLOY TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS
HS 741220
COPPER FOIL, NOT BACKED, OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741011
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $32K | $8K | -$24K |
| Texas | $5K | $29K | +$24K |
| California | $15K | $10K | -$5K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $41K | -- | -$41K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $36K | +$36K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $13K | +$13K |