Aluminum Cotter Pin for Marine Hardware from Germany
Corrosion-resistant aluminum cotter pin for marine applications like boat trailer axles and rigging, with extended prongs for easy installation. HTS 7616.10.5000 covers these as cotter pins of aluminum. Preferred over steel in saltwater environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify compliance with ASTM B211 for aluminum alloys if applicable, distinguishing from pure Al
• Document end-use as general marine hardware, not vessel-specific parts, to remain in Chapter 76
• Avoid reclassification as yacht accessories under 8903 by emphasizing universal mechanical use