Aluminum Cotter Pins for Machinery
Split-pin aluminum cotter pins used to secure bolts and shafts in industrial machinery. Classified under HTS 7616.10.90 as 'cotter pins' which are explicitly listed as similar articles of aluminum. They prevent rotation in mechanical assemblies without threading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 6% | +35.0% | 41% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in wire form with cross-section โค6mm
Chapter note specifies 7616.91 for aluminum wire products; solid pins remain in 7616.10.
If for iron/steel versions used in similar applications
Primary material dictates chapter; steel cotter pins classified under Chapter 73.
If alloyed aluminum not qualifying as pure under note (a)
Purity thresholds in subheading note (a) separate pure Al (7616.10) from alloys (7616.99).
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Label shipments clearly as 'aluminum cotter pins' to match HTS description and prevent inspection holds
โข Include engineering drawings showing split-pin design to distinguish from standard pins
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