Mini Plastic Spring Clothespins (Craft Size) from Japan
Small spring-loaded plastic clothespins for crafts and light laundry, valued under 80 cents per gross. Specifically classified in HTS 3926.90.65.10 as low-value spring-type clothespins within other plastic articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document craft vs laundry end-use; ambiguity can lead to 3926.90.99 reclass
• Ensure UV-resistant plastic if colored; fading claims cause returns
• Declare exact quantity per carton to match gross valuation precisely