Aluminum Cotter Pins for Machinery from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

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