Hatmaking Steel Loop Pins
Hatmaking steel loop pins are long pins with twisted loop heads, used to secure veils, trims, and brims in millinery work. They are specialty steel pins for hand use, fitting the tariff item for other pins.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | +50.0% | 57% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pins are sold as part of a millinery kit
Kits with multiple hatmaking tools may be classified under a broader item.
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
• Confirm the loop heads are not considered decorative enough to be classified as jewellery
• Provide detailed descriptions of the pin's use in hatmaking to CBSA
• Check if the pins are heat-treated, which may affect their classification
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