Eco-Friendly Bamboo Laundry Pins
Durable spring-loaded clothespins crafted from sustainable bamboo for clothesline use. HTS 4421.91.80.30 applies due to bamboo material, spring-type design, and valuation between $1.35-$1.70/gross. Bamboo qualifies as 'wood' per Chapter 44 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $1.70 per gross
Progressive value thresholds in the tariff schedule relegate higher-priced identical products to the next sub-subheading.
If imported in assembled retail packs with hanging cards
Retail packaging can confer 'tableware or kitchenware' status if marketed for household presentation, shifting from general wood articles.
If containing significant plastic coating or handles
Material composition changes; plastic elements may dominate, moving to 'other wood articles with other materials' category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain sustainability certifications for bamboo sourcing to support eco-claims and expedite FDA/ customs review if marketed as green
• Test spring tension and durability pre-shipment to prevent returns; document meets US safety standards
• Declare precise gross weight and value; CBP often audits value bands for these low-cost items
Related Products under HTS 4421.91.80.30
Bamboo Spring Clothespins Bulk Pack
Spring-type clothespins made entirely from bamboo, featuring a metal spring for gripping laundry. These classify under HTS 4421.91.80.30 as bamboo clothespins valued over $1.35 but not over $1.70 per gross, distinguishing them from higher or lower value categories. They are designed for household clothes drying and meet the 'other articles of wood' (including bamboo) definition.
Heavy-Duty Bamboo Spring Pegs
Robust bamboo clothespins with reinforced metal springs for heavy wet laundry. Classified in 4421.91.80.30 for bamboo spring-type clothespins in the $1.35-$1.70/gross value range, per HTS hierarchy for other bamboo articles.
Natural Finish Bamboo Clips
Untreated natural bamboo spring clothespins ideal for organic laundry care. HTS 4421.91.80.30 covers these due to bamboo composition, spring mechanism, and specific value per gross.
Sustainable Bamboo Grip Pins
FSC-certified bamboo spring-type clothespins for eco-conscious consumers. Fits 4421.91.80.30 as other bamboo articles valued $1.35-$1.70/gross with spring clothespin form.