Steel Safety Pins on Card #16 from Japan
A card containing 50 size #16 steel safety pins with coiled springs for secure closure, packaged for retail sale on a display card. These fall under HTS 7319.40.20.10 as safety pins of iron or steel presented 'on cards' for consumer use in sewing and crafting. The card format distinguishes them from bulk packaging.
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
• Verify exact pin count and size labeling on cards to match statistical requirements; provide supplier invoices showing 'on cards' packaging
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as bulk pins if cards are removed during shipping