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Aluminum Cotter Pin 3/16 Inch Heavy Duty from China

Heavy-duty aluminum cotter pin measuring 3/16 inch diameter, designed for high-stress applications like securing clevis pins in trailers and industrial machinery. Falls under HTS 7616.10.5000 due to its cotter pin function and aluminum construction as a similar article. Ideal for corrosion-resistant fastening.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include material test reports confirming aluminum content to prevent disputes over alloy vs. non-alloy classification

Declare exact dimensions and usage (e.g

mechanical securing) in entry docs to distinguish from rivets or tacks

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide cost breakdowns separating cotter pins from bulk hardware shipments