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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6%+35.0%41%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6%+10.0%16%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6%+10.0%16%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6%+10.0%16%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6%+10.0%16%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

7616.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41%

If in wire form with cross-section โ‰ค6mm

Chapter note specifies 7616.91 for aluminum wire products; solid pins remain in 7616.10.

7318.21.00Lower: 40.8% vs 41%

If for iron/steel versions used in similar applications

Primary material dictates chapter; steel cotter pins classified under Chapter 73.

7616.99Lower: 12.5% vs 41%

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

โ€ข Label shipments clearly as 'aluminum cotter pins' to match HTS description and prevent inspection holds

โ€ข Include engineering drawings showing split-pin design to distinguish from standard pins