U.S. imports of Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, and Similar Fasteners (SITC 69431) totaled $131K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, and Similar Fasteners paid $68K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 51.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Basic heading 69431 · $131K of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Taiwan and Japan together supply 73% of it. China pays 90.0% duty; Germany 38.3%.
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$131KYoY · free account
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$158KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Copper Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, and Similar Fasteners and exported $1.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.