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U.S. imports of safety pins and other pins of iron or steel (HS 731940) totaled $1.1M in June 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Safety Pins and Other Pins of Iron or Steel paid $505K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Safety 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7319405010 | PUSH PINS OF IRON OR STEEL | $569K | 41.08% | 99.25% | $234K |
| 7319402050 | SAFETY PINS NOT ON CARDS, IRON OR STEEL | $247K | 51.20% | 91.97% | $127K |
| 7319403000 | DRESSMAKERS' OR COMMON PINS, IRON OR STEEL | $196K | 42.96% | 77.71% | $84K |
| 7319405050 | PINS OF IRON OR STEEL, NESOI | $113K | 50.22% | 96.80% | $57K |
| 7319402010 | SAFETY PINS ON CARDS, IRON OR STEEL | $7K | 57.01% | 100.00% | $4K |
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 | $519K |
| 7319402000 | SAFETY PINS OF IRON OR STEEL | $53K |
ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL NESOI
HS 732690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $86K | $158K | +$72K |
| South Carolina | $243K | -- | -$243K |
| California | $98K | $92K | -$6K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $243K | -- | -$243K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $235K | -- | -$235K |
| TACOMA, WA | $170K | -- | -$170K |