Plastic Spring Clothespins from Germany
These are spring-loaded clothespins made entirely from high-impact polystyrene plastic, designed for gripping laundry on clotheslines. They fall under HTS 3926.90.65 as spring-type clothespins, which are other articles of plastics classified specifically in this subheading for their functional spring mechanism.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic composition meets Chapter 39 polymer notes, ensuring no metal springs exceed incidental levels to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed photos and material specs in entry docs to confirm 'spring type' mechanism qualifies under this subheading