Sourcing concrete steel nails from China
Concrete steel nails from China carry 0% UK duty across the relevant heading 7317 lines, with no trade remedies listed in the supplied tariff reading. Confirm the construction-product compliance route for the intended use before ordering, and test hardness and driving performance. Cambridge China Bridge sources concrete steel nails.
Duty and classification for concrete steel nails
Heading 7317 covers iron or steel nails and similar articles, excluding articles with copper heads. For concrete steel nails, classification depends on whether they are made from wire and supplied loose, in strips or in coils. The table separates strip and coil formats under their shared commodity code.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 13 October 2026, all the supplied lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. The reading lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls, and no steel trade measure. Import VAT is separate from customs duty.
Confirm the manufacturing method and presentation with your customs broker using the commodity-code guide. For the wider heading and collated formats, see collated brad nails.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose concrete steel nails made from wire | 7317 00 60 00 | 0% | None |
| Concrete steel nails made from wire, in strips | 7317 00 20 00 | 0% | None |
| Concrete steel nails not made from wire | 7317 00 80 00 | 0% | None |
Hardness, substrate and driving method
Specify steel grade, heat treatment, hardness acceptance criteria, shank diameter, length, head shape, point and finish. State whether the nail is hand-driven or used in a named tool. Agree driving trials in the intended concrete or masonry substrate, including rejection criteria for bent shanks, broken points and detached heads.
Confirm the applicable construction-product standard or technical-assessment route for the intended use. Products not covered or not fully covered by a designated standard may be covered by a technical assessment document. For UKCA marking, businesses must comply with the relevant construction-product requirements. Arrange testing and certification against the agreed use rather than accepting a generic nail certificate.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2 tonnes of loose concrete steel nails under 7317 00 60 00, invoiced at £4,000 free on board, with £2,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,000, so it is £1,200. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Dimensions: measure shank diameter, length, head dimensions and straightness against the approved drawing; check point shape and burrs.
Heat treatment: match hardness results and material records to the supplied batch; inspect driving samples for bending, tip fracture and head separation.
Finish: check coating coverage, bare areas, flaking and rust; compare the supplied finish with the approved sample.
Packing and use: verify box weight or count, batch identification and separation of sizes; trial collated products in the specified tool.
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What goes wrong
A nail that drives into the factory's demonstration block may fail in the buyer's substrate. Soft shanks bend, brittle points fracture and poor head formation causes breakage during driving. Keep approved samples and agree the substrate, tool and acceptance criteria before production.
Mixed sizes and rusty stock can make an otherwise usable shipment difficult to sell. Check incoming cartons for moisture, verify batch identity and repeat the agreed driving trial before releasing stock. Investigate defects by batch rather than blending suspect cartons into saleable stock.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on concrete steel nails from China?
The supplied tariff reading shows 0% across the relevant heading 7317 lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Import VAT is separate.
Which commodity code covers loose concrete steel nails?
Loose nails made from wire fall under 7317 00 60 00. Nails not made from wire use 7317 00 80 00. Confirm the manufacturing method before declaring the code.
Do concrete steel nails need UKCA marking?
Check the intended use and applicable construction-product standard or technical-assessment route. For UKCA marking, the relevant construction-product requirements must be met.
How do I check whether concrete nails will bend or break?
Agree batch hardness checks and driving trials in the intended substrate with the intended tool. Inspect for bent shanks, fractured points and detached heads.