Eco-Friendly Bamboo Laundry Pins from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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