What is the HS code for steel nails in Canada?
Steel nails fall under HS 7317.00.00 (Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other…). Steel nails imported from China into Canada carry a total duty of 25%: MFN Free plus a 25% surtax. See HS 7317.00.00 rates and calculator
Landed cost on CAD 10,000
On goods valued at CAD 10,000, duty is $0, surtax $2,500 and GST $625 (recoverable for GST registrants), for a total of $13,125.
Government requirements
Import requires Global Affairs Canada · Steel (permit or licence); Health Canada · Consumer Product Safety.
Who imports it from China
The ISED Canadian Importers Database (2023) lists 20 Canadian companies importing HS 7317.00 goods from China. See the list
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Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.