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UV-Resistant Plastic Spring Clothespins (Outdoor Grade)

UV-stabilized spring clothespins from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic, built for long-term exposure to sunlight without brittleness. At $1.55 per gross valuation, they are classified under HTS 3926.90.65.30 for spring-type plastic clothespins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+12.5%16.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.40.00Higher: 42.8% vs 16.7%

If flexible plastic hoses with spring reinforcement

Tubes, pipes, and hoses of plastics have a dedicated heading.

3926.90.45Higher: 41% vs 16.7%

If designed as non-spring plastic clips or clasps

Distinction between spring-type and other closure mechanisms changes subheading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for predominant monomer content per subheading notes if copolymer blends are used in ABS formulation

• Declare any chemical modifications explicitly to avoid 'Other' subheading misplacement

• Bundle in gross quantities matching invoice declarations for accurate CBP valuation