Japan HS Code

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 in Japan

Q: Is HS code 731700 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 731700 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 731700?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 731700 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 731700 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 731700 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading 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. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 731700 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel, Heading 7317: 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 731700 in Japan

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 73

Articles of iron or steel

HS Code 7317

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 Code 731700

HS Code 731700000

Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 83.05) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper

HS Code 731700100

Nails, nails, spigots, wave nails, spigots (other than those of heading 83.05) and similar products of steel, including those with heads made of materials other than copper. 鉄鋼製のくぎ、びよう、画びよう、波くぎ、またくぎ（第83.05項のものを除く。）その他これらに類する製品（銅以外の材料から製造した頭部を有するものを含む。）

HS Code 731700900

Nails, nails, spigots, wave nails, spigots of steel, other than those of heading 83.05, and other similar products, including those with heads made of materials other than copper > - Others 鉄鋼製のくぎ、びよう、画びよう、波くぎ、またくぎ（第83.05項のものを除く。）その他これらに類する製品（銅以外の材料から製造した頭部を有するものを含む。） > －その他のもの

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 731700 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 7317

1 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 $81.4M

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Related HS Code to Japan Steel Nails and Tacks (731700)

HS Code 731700000

HS Code 731700100

Nails, nails, spigots, wave nails, spigots (other than those of heading 83.05) and similar products of steel, including those with heads made of materials other than copper.

HS Code 731700900

Nails, nails, spigots, wave nails, spigots of steel, other than those of heading 83.05, and other similar products, including those with heads made of materials other than copper > - Others

HS Code 730110

Sheet piling

HS Code 730120

Angles, shapes and sections

HS Code 730210

Rails

HS Code 730230

Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces

HS Code 730240

Fishplates and sole plates

HS Code 730290

Other

HS Code 730300

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 731700 in Japan?

HS code 731700 covers 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 in Japan. It sits in Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), Heading 7317 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 731700 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 731700?

Where can I officially look up HS code 731700 in Japan?