Straight Steel Dressmaker Pins

Thin, straight pins made of steel with sharp points and small heads, used by dressmakers for holding fabric layers together during sewing and tailoring. They fall under HTS 7319.40.30.00 as common pins of iron or steel, not safety pins or needles, designed for manual use in garment construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.1%+17.5%21.6%
🇲🇽Mexico4.1%+10.0%14.1%
🇨🇦Canada4.1%+10.0%14.1%
🇩🇪Germany4.1%+10.0%14.1%
🇯🇵Japan4.1%+10.0%14.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7319.40.50Lower: 17.5% vs 21.6%

If designed as safety pins with a protective sheath

Safety pins, which clasp to secure fabric without pricking, are classified separately from straight dressmaker pins.

8201.60.00.00Higher: 37.8% vs 21.6%

If for industrial sewing machine use

Pins intended as parts for sewing machines shift to tools and interchangeable parts classification.

7317.00.55Higher: 35% vs 21.6%

If sold in bulk as nails without sewing-specific heads

If lacking dressmaker features like small heads, they may classify as common nails instead of pins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pins are under 16mm in cross-section per Chapter 73 wire definition to confirm classification

Include detailed packing lists specifying pin length, gauge, and head type for customs clearance

Avoid bundling with needles or safety pins to prevent reclassification as a set under different subheadings