Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700)
Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700) has 106,282 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper is CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC, with 10,213 shipments, followed by JZW INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LLC and GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED. The leading supplier is GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED, with 3,842 shipments, followed by ASTROTECH STEELS PRIVATE LIMITED and XI AN METALS AND MINERALS IMPORT A A. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED → GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED with 3,400 shipments, followed by XI AN METALS AND MINERALS IMPORT A A → CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC (2,181) and QINGDAO BESTWORLD INDUSTRIAL TRADE → CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC (1,902).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC | 10,213 |
| JZW INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LLC | 4,951 |
| GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED | 3,512 |
| SOUTHERN CARLSON INC | 2,452 |
| SOUTHERNCARLSON INC | 2,138 |
| KRATOS | 2,063 |
| ITW RESIDENTIAL AND RENOVATION DBA ITW PASLODE | 1,753 |
| ACCENT | 1,570 |
| BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1,377 |
| VIKING ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT | 1,377 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED | 3,842 |
| ASTROTECH STEELS PRIVATE LIMITED | 2,257 |
| XI AN METALS AND MINERALS IMPORT A A | 2,193 |
| PASLODE FASTENERS SHANGHAI CO LTD | 1,950 |
| QINGDAO BESTWORLD INDUSTRIAL TRADE | 1,906 |
| PASLODE FASTENERS SHANGHAI CO | 1,831 |
| JINSCO INTERNATIONAL CORP | 1,763 |
| OMAN FASTENERS L L C | 1,584 |
| RAIMUND BECK KG | 1,577 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 1,399 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 47,278 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 11,058 |
| INDIA | 8,212 |
| JAPAN | 4,320 |
| THAILAND | 3,790 |
| VIET NAM | 3,497 |
| GERMANY | 2,858 |
| TAIWAN | 2,603 |
| TURKEY | 2,572 |
| MALAYSIA | 2,088 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 16,677 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 14,368 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 10,945 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 10,912 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 8,581 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 7,561 |
| TACOMA, WA | 6,978 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 4,412 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 4,116 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 3,980 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 731700 — Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper
Who imports Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper include CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC, JZW INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LLC, GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED, SOUTHERN CARLSON INC, and SOUTHERNCARLSON INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper?
CONTINENTAL MATERIALS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700), with 10,213 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper?
Leading suppliers shipping Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper (HS 731700) to the U.S. include GEEKAY WIRES LIMITED, ASTROTECH STEELS PRIVATE LIMITED, XI AN METALS AND MINERALS IMPORT A A, PASLODE FASTENERS SHANGHAI CO LTD, and QINGDAO BESTWORLD INDUSTRIAL TRADE.
How many U.S. shipments of Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper are there?
ImportDoor has 106,282 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 731700, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper imported from?
Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and INDIA.
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