Natural Finish Bamboo Clothespins from Japan
Untreated bamboo spring clothespins preserving natural grain and color for aesthetic appeal. Classified in HTS 4421.91.80.33 as spring-type bamboo clothespins exceeding $1.70/gross valuation. Perfect for eco-conscious consumers.
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
• Document natural finish with no chemical treatments via supplier affidavits
• Calculate value excluding packaging costs
• Pitfall: humidity-warped samples trigger quality rejections