Recycled Plastic Spring Clothespins from Japan
Eco-friendly spring-type clothespins from recycled plastic, maintaining low value under 80 cents per gross. Classified per HTS 3926.90.65.10 for inexpensive spring clothespins as other plastic articles, regardless of recycled content.
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
• Certify recycled content doesn't alter polymer classification per Chapter 39 notes
• Check for BPA-free; consumer claims require substantiation
• Value based on production cost, not 'green premium'