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Economy Batch Wooden Spring Clothespins from Japan

Bulk-packaged spring-type clothespins constructed from pine wood with simple steel torsion springs, ideal for household laundry use. Classified under HTS 4421.99.80.24 due to their low unit value and spring-type design meeting the specific statistical suffix criteria.

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

• Use precise gross packaging (144 units) for valuation calculations and include packing lists with entry

• Ensure wood is not chemically treated beyond natural drying to avoid potential pesticide residue issues at customs

• Label shipments clearly as 'spring-type wooden clothespins' to prevent examination delays