Brass-Plated Push Pins from Japan
Push pins featuring a steel shaft with a brass-plated finish and plastic or metal head for decorative pinning on maps or fabric. Falls under HTS 7319.40.50.10 as other steel pins (base material iron or steel) specifically identified as push pins for hand use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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 composition details to confirm steel base material dominates classification
• Ensure dimensions stay under 16mm cross-section to align with Chapter 73 wire note
• Avoid retail packaging that mimics sewing accessories to prevent misclassification