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Colorful Assorted Plastic Spring Clips (Rainbow Series) from Japan

Vibrant, multicolored spring-type clothespins made from colored polyethylene plastic, ideal for organizing laundry or crafts with a secure spring grip. Valued at $1.45 per gross, these fit HTS 3926.90.65.30 for plastic spring clothespins in the specified value range.

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

• Ensure dyeing process complies with FDA if any food contact claims; otherwise, standard plastic certification suffices

• Use HTS-specific invoices detailing gross quantity and unit value to speed up entry processing

• Watch for seasonal demand fluctuations that might affect declared transaction values