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Marine-Grade Spring Clothespins from Japan

Corrosion-resistant spring clothespins with seawater-grade polycarbonate plastic and titanium springs for boat use. High value over $1.70/gross qualifies under specific 3926.90.65.50 for premium spring clothespins.

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

• Specify polycarbonate meets 95% monomer requirement via GC-MS analysis if challenged

• Marine certification (e.g

• Lloyd's) supports value but not classification—focus on plastic primacy