U.S. imports of Iron or Steel Safety Pins & Other Pins (SITC 69932) totaled $901K in September 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Iron or Steel Safety Pins & Other Pins 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. Iron or Steel Safety Pins & Other Pins imports of $901K in September 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSafety pins and general-purpose pins of iron or steel—including dressmaker pins, T-pins, and corsage pins not elsewhere specified—are a staple of the apparel, textile, and craft supply trades. China is the dominant global producer of these commodity hardware items, and Section 301 tariffs have raised landed costs for US importers, prompting some buyers to explore sourcing from South and Southeast Asian manufacturers. Accurate country-of-origin marking on retail packaging is a recurring compliance focus given the small size and high unit volumes typical of pin imports.
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174 import shipments a month
When individual pins are too small to be marked directly, CBP permits marking on the immediate retail container or package. Importers should ensure that the country-of-origin statement is conspicuous and not obscured by other labeling. If pins are repacked after importation, the repacker assumes responsibility for proper marking of the new retail unit.
Pins classified here are general-purpose articles used in textile, apparel, and craft applications. Pins designed as mechanical fasteners for industrial assembly typically fall under fastener headings, while decorative pins or brooches with precious metal or gemstone components classify as jewelry. The intended use and construction of the article at the time of importation determine the correct heading.
Basic heading 69932 · $901K of $27.0B
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Imports · September 2026
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China and Malaysia together supply 80% of it.
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$901KYoY · free account
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$968KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $12.7M of Iron or Steel Safety Pins & Other Pins and exported $9.5M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.