I think steel pins was the false or misleading manifest entry not actually what was shipped. Freight costs and duties are based on the manifest so shipping a high cost of duty and freight item intentionally mislabeled as a low cost item could save a few dollars on transportation and importation. Until you get caught. If the freight company catches you it's not to bad but CBP can make it hurt.
I think steel pins was the false or misleading manifest entry not actually what was shipped. Freight costs and duties are based on the manifest so shipping a high cost of duty and freight item intentionally mislabeled as a low cost item could save a few dollars on transportation and importation. Until you get caught. If the freight company catches you it's not to bad but CBP can make it hurt.