Eco-Friendly Recycled Plastic Spring Clothespins from Japan
Spring clothespins produced from post-consumer recycled HDPE plastic with natural fiber reinforcement. Meets HTS 3926.90.65.50 criteria as high-value spring clothespins where recycled polymer predominates per classification notes.
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 with supplier affidavits; blends classify by predominant monomer under note (b)(1)
• Eco-labels don't affect duty but require FTC compliance; avoid tariff engineering via 'green' markup inflation
• Test for polymer purity—contaminants over 5% may shift to 'Other' subheading