Plastic Spring Clothespins from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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