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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If for industrial sewing machine use
Pins intended as parts for sewing machines shift to tools and interchangeable parts classification.
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
Related Products under HTS 7319.40.30.00
Brass-Plated Common Sewing Pins
Steel pins coated with brass plating for rust resistance and shine, featuring fine shafts and pearlized heads for visibility in fabric. Classified under HTS 7319.40.30.00 as dressmakers' or common pins of iron or steel, essential for temporary fabric fastening.
Glass Head Dressmaking Pins
Precision steel pins with colorful glass bead heads for heat resistance during ironing, ideal for professional tailoring. They qualify under HTS 7319.40.30.00 as common pins of iron or steel for hand sewing applications.
Fine Quilting Pins Size 28x1.25 Inch
Extra-fine gauge steel pins (size 28) at 1.25 inches long, designed for delicate quilting layers without leaving marks. Falls under HTS 7319.40.30.00 as dressmakers' pins for precise hand sewing tasks.
Silk Pine Tree Head Pins
Steel pins with decorative silk-wrapped pine tree-shaped heads for craft and dressmaking, providing secure hold and aesthetic appeal. Classified in HTS 7319.40.30.00 as common pins of iron or steel.
Rust-Resistant Common Tailor Pins
Nickel-plated steel pins resistant to rust, with smooth shafts for easy fabric insertion in tailoring. HTS 7319.40.30.00 covers these as standard dressmakers' pins of iron or steel.