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Bamboo Spring Clothespins

Traditional spring-type clothespins made entirely from bamboo, featuring a metal spring for gripping laundry. These fall under HTS 4421.91.80 as other articles of bamboo specifically classified as spring-type clothespins. They are designed for household clothes drying and line use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421.99.80Same rate: 12.5%

If made from non-bamboo wood like pine

Bamboo-specific subheading 4421.91 applies only to bamboo; other woods fall under 4421.99 for spring-type clothespins.

7326.90.86Higher: 40.4% vs 12.5%

If primarily metal construction with bamboo decorative elements

Classification shifts to Chapter 73 if metal predominates as the functional gripping component rather than wood.

4421.91.70Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If non-spring type (e.g., pivot or clip-style)

HTS 4421.91.80 is specific to spring-type; other bamboo clothespin mechanisms use 4421.91.70.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify bamboo origin certification to confirm classification under bamboo subheading; ensure metal spring content is minimal as wood articles

โ€ข Check for any prohibited treatments like chemical preservatives banned in certain markets

โ€ข Label as 'bamboo' accurately to avoid reclassification