Cold-Formed Steel Dowel Pins from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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