Aluminum Cotter Pin 1/8 Inch
A split pin made of aluminum, 1/8 inch in diameter, used to secure bolts and shafts in machinery by expanding after insertion into a hole. Classified under HTS 7616.10.5000 as it is explicitly a cotter pin, an other article of aluminum not elsewhere specified. Common in automotive and agricultural equipment assembly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of aluminum alloy rather than pure aluminum
Aluminum alloys (Al <99% or with specified elements > limits) fall under other aluminum articles in 7616.99, not pure aluminum cotters.
If composed primarily of iron or steel
Cotter pins of base metal other than aluminum (e.g., steel) are classified under Chapter 73 for iron/steel fasteners.
If sold as part of a hardware staple set for office or upholstery use
Staples in sets for specific uses like saddlers' ware or office machines go to 8305.20, excluding individual mechanical cotter pins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify aluminum purity meets non-alloyed standards (99%+ Al) via mill certificates to avoid reclassification as alloy under 7616.99
• Provide detailed engineering drawings showing split-pin design to confirm cotter pin status during customs review
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as rivets, which shifts to 7616.10.60; ensure packaging specifies 'cotter pins' clearly
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