Hatmaking Steel Loop Pins from Germany
Long steel pins with twisted loop heads for securing hat veils, trims, and brims during millinery work. HTS 7319.40.50 covers these as other specialty pins of steel for hand use.
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
• Include millinery context in commercial invoices to support hand-use classification
• Check for decorative elements that might trigger jewelry scrutiny