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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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