Magnetic Head Push Pins from Germany
Push pins with steel shafts and magnetic heads for easy attachment to metal boards without piercing. Still classified under HTS 7319.40.50.10 as push pins of steel, where the pinning function defines the article despite magnetic feature.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Specify magnetic properties but emphasize steel pin as principal function
• Test magnetism strength to ensure not classified as primary magnet
• Use HTS description matching invoices to avoid 8505 magnet heading