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Pinewood Spring Laundry Pins

Lightweight pine clothespins featuring embedded steel springs for secure clothesline gripping, commonly used for outdoor drying. HTS 4421.99.80.24 applies to these low-cost spring-type wooden articles specifically enumerated under clothespins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+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 higher-value premium finish

Clothespins exceeding 80¢/gross value threshold shift to subsequent statistical breakout.

4819.50Same rate: 12.5%

If paper-covered or coated

Surface-coated clothespins with paper/plastic covering may classify under cartons or similar containers.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 12.5%

If predominantly plastic with minimal wood

Plastic clothespins with wood accents fall under other plastic articles rather than wood products.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain supplier certification of spring type and wood species to support statistical reporting requirements

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain wood products from specific countries by checking Commerce Department updates

• Bundle in consumer packs of 144 for accurate 'per gross' valuation compliance