Cold-Formed Steel Dowel Pins

Cylindrical cold-formed nonalloy steel pins for precise mechanical alignment in assemblies. Falls under 7215.50.00 as cold-formed bars/rods not further worked, distinct from headed fasteners. Cold-heading process creates precise diameters without machining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7318.15.20Same rate: 35%

If produced by cold-heading with formed head

Cold-headed screws, bolts, and pins with heads classify as fasteners under heading 7318.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If concrete reinforcing with deformations

Meets U.S. note (c) definition for reinforcing bars/rods with ribs or indentations.

7228.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steel versions (> specified elements) classify under 7228 other bars/rods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Differentiate from cold-headed fasteners (HTS 7318) by lack of heads; provide process documentation showing cold-forming without heading; test for alloy content if hardness suggests otherwise

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