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Heavy-Duty Bamboo Spring Clips from Japan

Robust bamboo clothespins with reinforced steel springs for heavy wet laundry and towels. HTS 4421.91.80.33 covers these premium spring-type bamboo products valued above $1.70/gross. Engineered for long-term outdoor exposure.

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

• Specify spring material (stainless steel) and tensile strength in docs

• Ensure no paint/coatings exceed minimal protection levels

• Common issue: incorrect country-of-origin for bamboo