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Natural Finish Bamboo Clips from Japan

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.

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

• Use ISF filings 24hrs pre-loading; these low-value items often ship LCL with high scrutiny

• Ensure no chemical treatments exceed natural bamboo—residuals can trigger pesticide restrictions

• Batch by value; mixing value bands in one entry complicates liquidation