Cold-Formed Steel Dowel Pins
Cylindrical cold-formed nonalloy steel pins for precise mechanical alignment in assemblies. These are cold-formed bars or rods not further worked, distinct from headed fasteners, and the cold-heading process creates the pin shape.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pins are classified as non-threaded fasteners
Non-threaded articles of iron or steel are classified in heading 7318.
If the steel is free-cutting
Free-cutting steel bars are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pins are not further worked, such as threading or coating, which could change classification
• Verify they are not considered fasteners of Chapter 73
• Document the cold-forming process for CBSA
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