Product classification
HS code for Safety pins: 7319.40
Safety pins and other pins, of iron or steel.
Classification of safety pins under HS 7319.40
Safety pins are classified under HS code 7319.40. This classification is found within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel. Heading 7319 specifically includes sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, and similar articles for use in the hand, of iron or steel, as well as safety pins and other pins of iron or steel. The classification is determined by the material (iron or steel) and the specific form of the article (a pin with a protective clasp). Even if the safety pins are plated with other metals such as nickel, brass, or gold for corrosion resistance or aesthetic appeal, they remain classified under 7319.40 as long as the base metal is iron or steel. This code is used for bulk industrial safety pins, consumer-packaged pins, and specialized pins like those used for diapers or laundry marking.
- Covers
- Standard steel safety pins
- Nickel-plated or brass-plated steel safety pins
- Diaper pins with plastic safety heads (if the pin is steel)
- Coilless safety pins for garment tagging
- Heavy-duty steel blanket pins
- Also under 7319.40
- Dritz safety pins
- Prym dressmaker pins
- Fastenal T-pins
- Officemate push pins
Codes often confused with 7319.40
Common mistake. Safety pins are often misclassified under 7117.19 if they are perceived as imitation jewelry. However, unless the pin is primarily ornamental and lacks a functional fastening purpose, 7319.40 is the correct code. They may also be confused with 7317.00 (nails, tacks, drawing pins), but 7319.40 is more specific for safety pins. If the pins are made of copper or brass (not just plated), they must be classified under 7419.80.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731940 (the code used for safety pins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731940 (the code used for safety pins) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 731940, not only safety pins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $53M 43% of world exports
- 2 Japan $12M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $123M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $31M 19% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for safety pins
Brazil classifies safety pins under NCM 7319.40.00: HS 7319.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safety pins
What is the HS code for Safety pins?
The HS code for Safety pins is 731940 (Safety pins and other pins; of iron or steel). The HS code for safety pins made of iron or steel is 7319.40.
How do I classify Safety pins for customs?
Safety pins is classified under HS code 731940 — Safety pins and other pins; of iron or steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the safety pins are made of brass?
If the safety pins are made of copper or copper alloys (like brass) rather than steel, they are classified under HS code 7419.80, as Chapter 73 only covers iron and steel articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of safety pins (HS 731940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731940 (the code used for safety pins) in UN Comtrade data were China ($53M, 43% of world exports), Japan ($12M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $123M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of safety pins (HS 731940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731940 (the code used for safety pins) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($31M, 19% of world imports), Malaysia ($20M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $164M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Safety pins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731940 for Safety pins is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for safety pins in Brazil?
In Brazil, safety pins (HS 731940) is classified under NCM 7319.40.00.