Pinewood Spring Laundry Pins from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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