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    7319.40.20

    Safety pins

    HTS code 7319.40.20 covers safety pins and other pins of iron or steel. Use this code when importing these items, noting a general duty rate of 4.50% unless the goods qualify for a free rate under specific trade agreements, as detailed in the duty information.

    Safety pins

    Detailed information for HTS Code 7319.40.20

    This tariff code falls within Chapter 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers articles of iron or steel. Specifically, code 7319.40.20 covers safety pins and other pins of iron or steel not specified elsewhere. This code has two subdivisions: 7319.40.20.10 for safety pins presented on cards, and 7319.40.20.50 for all other safety pins; use the appropriate suffix based on how the pins are packaged or presented.

    ChapterChapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel
    SectionSection XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    4.50%

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 7319.40.20 (Safety pins) is 4.50% on a gross basis, applying to all imports unless eligible for a preferential trade agreement. Several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a Free (FTA) rate under eligible trade preference programs. This preferential rate applies to both subdivisions: 7319.40.20.10 (Safety pins on cards) and 7319.40.20.50 (Safety pins – other). No special rate is specified outside of the FTA countries. Reporting units are gross.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 35%

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    Code subdivisions

    7319.40.20.10

    Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included: > Safety pins and other pins: > Safety pins > On cards

    7319.40.20.50

    Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included: > Safety pins and other pins: > Safety pins > Other

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    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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