U.S. imports of Safety Pins and Other Pins of Iron or Steel (HS 731940) totaled $901K in September 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Safety Pins and Other Pins of Iron or Steel paid $434K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 48.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Safety Pins and Other Pins of Iron or Steel imports of $901K in September 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSafety pins, dressmakers' pins, push pins, and other iron or steel pins used in apparel, packaging, and office applications are subdivided in the US schedule by type and presentation: safety pins on cards (7319402010), safety pins not on cards (7319402050), dressmakers' or common pins (7319403000), push pins (7319405010), and residual pins (7319405050). China dominates US supply in this heading by a wide margin, with Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, and Cambodia also present — a sourcing geography shaped by low-cost, labor-intensive pin manufacturing. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods, which has supported growth from Southeast Asian suppliers such as Malaysia and Cambodia.
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174 import shipments a month
The US schedule distinguishes safety pins on cards (7319402010) from those not on cards (7319402050) because retail-packaged goods on cards may be subject to different admissibility or marking requirements and can affect statistical tracking. Both lines carry the same general heading, but importers should invoice and classify each presentation separately to ensure accurate entry and avoid potential marking violations under 19 CFR Part 134.
Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin pins have accelerated sourcing diversification toward Malaysia and Cambodia, both of which appear among the top suppliers to the US market. Importers shifting production to third countries should carefully document substantial transformation to support non-Chinese origin claims, as CBP has scrutinized transshipment in labor-intensive fastener and notions categories.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $12.7M of Safety Pins and Other Pins of Iron or Steel.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7319
Subheading 731940 · $901K of $1.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7319405010 | Push Pins of Iron or Steel | $272K | 44.74% | 96.46% | $122K |
| 7319402050 | Safety Pins not on Cards, Iron or Steel | $264K | 45.53% | 92.32% | $120K |
| 7319403000 | Dressmakers' or Common Pins, Iron or Steel | $218K | 51.61% | 94.18% | $113K |
| 7319405050 | Pins of Iron or Steel, NESOI | $186K | 53.27% | 98.87% | $99K |
| 7319402010 | Safety Pins on Cards, Iron or Steel | $32K | 59.79% | 100.00% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7319409000 | Pins of Iron or Steel NESOI | $499K |
| 7319402000 | Safety Pins of Iron or Steel | $23K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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China and Malaysia together supply 80% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 48.36% of imports for consumption.