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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of copper nails, tacks, drawing pins, and similar fasteners (SITC 69431) totaled $160K in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, and Similar Fasteners paid $99K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 67% on $146K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, and Similar Fasteners imports of $160K in July 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $120K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCopper's natural corrosion resistance makes nails, tacks, drawing pins, and staples of this material the preferred choice in marine construction, slate roofing, and pressure-treated lumber applications where iron or steel fasteners would corrode prematurely. Heading 69431 excludes office-type staples in strips, which are classified separately, and the copper-head exclusion that applies to iron/steel headings does not apply here — the entire article must be of copper. Importers should note that copper fastener pricing tracks LME copper spot markets, creating cost volatility distinct from steel-based fastener categories.
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14 shipments/mo
Basic heading 69431 · $160K of $26.7B
Copper is inherently resistant to the corrosion caused by saltwater exposure and the chemicals in pressure-treated lumber. In marine planking and slate or tile roofing, copper nails prevent the rust staining and structural weakening that would occur with iron or steel fasteners over time, making them the industry-standard specification in those end uses.
Section 232 tariffs target steel and aluminum mill products; copper fasteners are not within the scope of those measures. However, importers should verify whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders cover specific copper fastener products from their country of origin, as trade remedy exposure can arise independently of Section 232.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 75% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$160KYoY · Pro
Exports
$129KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.