Tapered Steel Cotter 5/16 x 2 Inch from Mexico
Wedge-shaped tapered steel cotter for adjustable tightening in castings and dies. HTS 7318.24.00.00 covers it as a non-threaded cotter of iron/steel, distinct from bolts by lack of threads. Essential for woodworking machinery.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify taper angle in docs to prove cotter function vs. plain pin
• Test for magnetism to confirm steel base
• Declare as individual articles, not tool parts