Eco-Friendly Bamboo Grip Clips from Japan
Sustainable spring-type clothespins made from fast-growing bamboo, designed with ergonomic grips for easy laundry handling. Falls under HTS 4421.91.80.33 for bamboo spring clothespins over $1.70/gross value. Biodegradable alternative to plastic clips.
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 FSC certification for bamboo sourcing to speed customs review
• Package in sets of gross for easy valuation matching
• Pitfall: mixed wood/bamboo batches require separate declarations