U.S. exports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318) in 2013 grew 9.1% to $3.6 billion. The pace of export growth quickened in the second half of 2013. At the midpoint the rate of increase was 6.3%, global fastener news reports.
However, U.S. fastener exports declined in December for a second straight month. The exports dropped 12% to $268.7 million in the final month of 2013. (…)
