Bamboo Spring Clothespins

Traditional wooden clothespins made entirely from bamboo with a metal spring for gripping clothes on a line. These fall under HTS 4421.91.8500 as 'other' bamboo clothespins, distinct from plain wood types, used for household laundry drying. They meet Chapter 44's definition of wood articles including bamboo.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

4421.91.70Higher: 35% vs 14.8%

If made from non-bamboo wood like pine

Switches to general wood clothespins category when bamboo-specific criteria not met

7326.20.00Higher: 38.9% vs 14.8%

If predominantly metal with minimal bamboo

Primary material determines heading; metal articles of iron/steel take precedence

4421.99.80Lower: 10% vs 14.8%

If sold as part of laundry accessory set

Sets with multiple wooden components classified here if not specifically clothespins

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 100% bamboo construction to avoid reclassification as generic wood; provide origin certificates proving bamboo source

Watch for metal spring content exceeding de minimis rules

Ensure no chemical treatments that could shift to Chapter 38

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