Plastic Spring Clothespins (Economy Pack) from Japan
Basic spring-type clothespins made entirely from plastic, featuring a metal spring for gripping laundry. Classified under HTS 3926.90.65.10 as spring-type clothespins valued not over 80 cents per gross, part of 'other articles of plastics'. These are inexpensive household items for drying clothes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify total value per gross (144 pieces) stays under 80 cents with invoices; overvaluation risks reclassification
• Ensure 100% plastic construction (no wood) with material certs to avoid Chapter 44 wood articles
• Label as 'household clothespins' clearly; common pitfall is misdeclaring as toys under 9503