Brass-Plated Safety Pins 2 Inch from Japan
Steel safety pins with brass plating for corrosion resistance, 2 inches long, equipped with strong coiled spring and safety lock. HTS 7319.40.20 covers these as safety pins of iron or steel, regardless of plating, due to base metal and safety features. Popular in marine sewing, crafting, and heavy fabric work.
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
• Provide plating specifications in documentation; brass coating doesn't change steel classification
• Test for lead content if for children's products to meet CPSIA standards
• Avoid bulk packaging without dividers—pins tangle easily, leading to rejection