Cold-Finished Steel Dowel Pin Blank

Cold-drawn hexagonal bar of low carbon nonalloy steel (<0.25% C), 12 mm across flats, supplied as blanks for precision dowel pins in assembly fixtures. Classified under HTS 7215.50.0016 due to cold-forming process, minimal carbon, and cross-section under 76 mm. Not considered further worked as no coatings or polish beyond cold-finishing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If concrete reinforcing type with ribs/deformations

Deformed rebar per US note (c) classifies in 7214, even if cold-finished.

7215.90.50.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked with polishing or coating

US Chapter note defines 'further worked' surface treatments moving product to 7215.90.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as finished dowel pin with machined ends

Completed articles of iron/steel classify as other articles in 7326, not semi-finished bars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificate (MTC) confirming nonalloy composition and carbon limit

Declare exact cross-sectional dimensions; hexagonal shapes measured across flats must be <76 mm

Avoid shipping with protective oils that could be interpreted as 'chemical surface treatment' triggering further worked status