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Bamboo Spring Clothespins from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

• Check for any prohibited treatments like chemical preservatives banned in certain markets

• Label as 'bamboo' accurately to avoid reclassification