Eco-Friendly Bamboo Spring Pegs

Sustainable bamboo spring clothespins marketed as eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, with corrosion-resistant springs for outdoor drying. Falls under HTS 4421.91.80.24 for spring-type bamboo clothespins valued not over 80¢/gross in the 'other articles of bamboo' grouping. Perfect for green retail channels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 10%

If comparable plastic versions are benchmarked

Importers sometimes confuse with plastic clips, but bamboo qualifies as woody material under Chapter 44.

4421.91Same rate: 10%

If other bamboo articles not specifically clothespins

If design deviates significantly from standard clothespin function, moves to general bamboo articles.

8215.99.30Higher: 24% vs 10%

If with integrated cutting or gripping features beyond clipping

Tools with working edges fall under Chapter 82, per Chapter 44 note excluding certain implements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain sustainability certifications early; CBP may request proof for 'eco-friendly' bamboo sourcing claims

Segment invoices by value tiers to separate low-value 4421.91.80.24 from any higher-valued variants

Ensure springs meet de minimis metal rules; excessive metal could reclassify to ferrous metal articles