Ring Cotter Pin Aluminum

Bowtie-style ring cotter pin of aluminum for quick-release clevis pins in fencing and playground equipment. Still classified as cotter pin under HTS 7616.10.5000 due to functional equivalence in securing. Vibration-resistant design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7318.24.00Lower: 38.8% vs 40.7%

If steel ring cotters or hairpin clips

Non-aluminum pegs/cotter variants under steel articles.

9506.99.60Lower: 21.5% vs 40.7%

If components for playground equipment sets

Articles for sports/playgrounds under Chapter 95 if assembled.

7616.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.7%

If interpreted as thin wire article

Wire-like aluminum products (≤6mm) under 7616.91 per subheading note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from hairpins/hitch pins via function docs; hairpins may be 7318

Ensure ring diameter specs match cotter profile

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