Aluminum Cotter Pin 1/8 Inch from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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