Aluminum Cotter Pin 3/16 Inch Heavy Duty from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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