Heavy-Duty Bamboo Clothespins for Commercial Laundry from Japan
Larger-sized bamboo clothespins reinforced for heavy fabrics in commercial laundries, still meeting bamboo wood definition. Falls under HTS 4421.91.8500 as other clothespins of bamboo, accommodating end-use variations. Durable for high-volume clothesline operations.
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
• Classify based on material not end-use; provide laundry specs if challenged
• Bulk imports need proper palletizing to avoid damage claims
• Comply with Lacey Act for bamboo sourcing declarations