Plastic Spring-Loaded Clothespin from Japan
A durable plastic clothespin featuring a metal spring for gripping laundry on clotheslines. Made primarily from polypropylene plastic, it falls under HTS 3926.90.70.00 as an 'other' clothespin article of plastics not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used for household drying of clothes.
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 material composition (e.g
• polypropylene) meets Chapter 39 polymer notes for accurate classification under 3926
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'household clothespins' to avoid misclassification as industrial fasteners