Extra Large #2 Steel Safety Pins on Card from Japan
Card of 24 extra-large size #2 steel safety pins designed for heavy-duty applications like quilting and upholstery. HTS 7319.40.20.10 applies to these iron or steel safety pins explicitly packaged 'on cards' for hand use. The coiled spring mechanism defines them as safety pins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
54.5%
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
• Confirm wire diameter does not exceed 16mm per Chapter 73 wire definition; label country of origin prominently on cards
• Pitfall: oversized pins may face scrutiny for 'tool' classification