Tapered Steel Cotter 5/16 x 2 Inch
A tapered steel cotter, 5/16 inch by 2 inches, with a wedge shape for adjustable tightening in castings and dies. Despite the taper, it is a non-threaded cotter of iron/steel, distinct from bolts, and falls under tariff item 7318.24.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Emphasize the lack of threads on the invoice to distinguish it from bolts
• If used in woodworking machinery, ensure it is not classified as a part of Section XVI
• Keep the product's steel grade documentation for CBSA
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A cadmium-plated steel cotter pin, 7/32 inch by 1-3/4 inch, designed for military and aviation applications. The cadmium coating provides superior corrosion protection, while the steel base material qualifies it under tariff item 7318.24.00 as a non-threaded cotter pin of iron or steel.
Color-Coded Cotter Pin Kit Steel
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Extended Prong Steel Cotter Pin 3/16 x 3 Inch
An extended prong steel cotter pin, 3/16 inch by 3 inches, with elongated split prongs for high-vibration applications in engines and industrial pumps. Its non-threaded steel construction and cotter pin design place it under tariff item 7318.24.00.
Half-Round Steel Cotter Pin 9/64 x 1 Inch
A half-round steel cotter pin, 9/64 inch by 1 inch, with a semi-circular cross-section for tight clearance applications like hydraulic cylinders. The cross-sectional shape does not affect classification, and it remains a non-threaded steel cotter pin under tariff item 7318.24.00.
Heavy Duty Steel Cotter Pin 3/16 x 2 Inch
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