Quilting Pins 2-inch from Japan
Extra-long steel pins designed for holding multiple layers of fabric in quilting projects, with smooth finish to avoid snagging. HTS 7319.40.5050 covers these as 'other pins of iron or steel' for hand use, not machine needles.
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
• Specify 'hand quilting pins' in descriptions to distinguish from industrial types
• Batch by size for accurate statistical reporting under 'other' subheading
• Monitor EU steel safeguard measures that may affect US imports