Steel Drive Pins
Hardened steel drive pins hammered into concrete or masonry for anchoring. As non-threaded fastening articles, they are covered by HTS 7318.29.00.00 'other' category for iron or steel similar articles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smooth shank resembling nails
Drive pins without knurling may classify as iron nails under 7317.
If designed exclusively for interchangeable tools
Specialized construction tool pins shift to Chapter 82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include hardness specifications (e.g
• Rockwell scale) to prove construction-grade quality
• Document end-use for construction to prevent reclassification as ammunition components
• Source from quota-exempt countries to avoid steel safeguard measures
Related Products under HTS 7318.29.00.00
Steel Rivets
Cylindrical steel rivets used for permanent fastening in metal fabrication and construction. These non-threaded articles fall under HTS 7318.29.00.00 as they are classified as 'other' non-threaded articles of iron or steel, distinct from screws, bolts, or nuts.
Spring Washers
Split steel spring washers that provide tension to prevent loosening of fasteners. Classified under HTS 7318.29.00.00 as non-threaded 'other' articles of iron or steel, explicitly including spring washers per heading notes.
Cotter Pins
Steel cotter pins with a split end for securing pins in mechanical assemblies like machinery. These non-threaded pins qualify as 'other' articles under HTS 7318.29.00.00, matching the heading's inclusion of cotter pins.
Quick Release Pins
Steel quick release pins with ball detent mechanism for easy insertion/removal in equipment. These non-threaded pins fall under HTS 7318.29.00.00 as 'similar articles' to rivets and cotters.
Steel Blind Rivets
Pop-style steel blind rivets installed from one side for sheet metal joining. Classified in HTS 7318.29.00.00 as non-threaded 'other' rivets of iron or steel.
Dowel Pins
Precision-ground steel dowel pins for accurate alignment in machinery. Non-threaded and qualifying as 'similar articles' under HTS 7318.29.00.00.