# European Union tariff lines under HS 7318.16

> The European Union tariff splits HS 7318.16 (threaded articles: Nuts) into 12 national lines: 7318 16 31 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 31 90 (other), 7318 16 39 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 39 90 (other) and 8 others. The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 12 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731816
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/73) / [7318.16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731816)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [7318.16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/731816)
- Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- National lines: 12
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 73: Articles of iron or steel

## European Union lines under 7318.16

The European Union tariff splits HS 7318.16 (threaded articles: Nuts) into 12 national lines: 7318 16 31 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 31 90 (other), 7318 16 39 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 39 90 (other) and 8 others.

The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 12 lines.

- [7318 16 31 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318163110) Threaded articles, Nuts, Of stainless steel, Blind rivet nuts, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 31 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318163190) Threaded articles, Nuts, Of stainless steel, Blind rivet nuts, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 39 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318163910) Threaded articles, Nuts, Of stainless steel, Other, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 39 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318163990) Threaded articles, Nuts, Of stainless steel, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 40 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318164010) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, Blind rivet nuts, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 40 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318164090) Threaded articles, Nuts, Blind rivet nuts, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 60 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318166010) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, Self-locking nuts, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 60 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318166090) Threaded articles, Nuts, Self-locking nuts, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 92 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318169210) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, Other, with an inside diameter, Not exceeding 12 mm, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 92 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318169290) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, with an inside diameter, Not exceeding 12 mm, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 99 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318169920) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, Other, with an inside diameter, Exceeding 12 mm, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 3.7%
- [7318 16 99 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7318169990) Threaded articles, Nuts, Other, with an inside diameter, Exceeding 12 mm, Other. Duty (MFN): 3.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 7318.16 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/731816): 5 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 7318.16](https://border.bot/hs-codes/731816)

- Previous subheading: [7318.15](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731815) Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers
- Next subheading: [7318.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731819) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 7318.16?

The European Union tariff splits HS 7318.16 (threaded articles: Nuts) into 12 national lines: 7318 16 31 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 31 90 (other), 7318 16 39 10 (for use in certain types of aircraft), 7318 16 39 90 (other) and 8 others.

### What is the duty on HS 7318.16 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 3.7% on all 12 lines.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/731816.json