Steel Spring Wooden Clothespins
Traditional spring-type clothespins made primarily from hardwood with a steel spring mechanism for gripping laundry. These fall under HTS 4421.99.80.24 as other articles of wood classified as spring-type clothespins valued not over 80¢/gross, distinguishing them from higher-value or different closure types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over 80¢/gross
Higher value spring-type clothespins move to the next value bracket within the same clothespin category.
If metal predominates over wood
Primarily metal spring clips without substantial wood components classify under iron/steel articles.
If equipped with wire legs instead of spring
Wire clothespins use different closure mechanism, falling under separate subheading for wooden clothespins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify gross value does not exceed 80¢ per 144 units with detailed invoices to qualify for this subheading
• Provide material composition certificates confirming wood content exceeds 50% by weight for Chapter 44 classification
• Avoid misclassification as metal articles by emphasizing wood as the primary component in entry documentation
Related Products under HTS 4421.99.80.24
Economy Batch Wooden Spring Clothespins
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.
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.
Hardwood Spring Grip Clothespins
Durable hardwood clothespins with corrosion-resistant steel springs designed for repeated laundry use. These qualify for HTS 4421.99.80.24 as spring-type wooden clothespins maintaining value under the 80¢/gross threshold.
Bulk Economy Spring Clothespins
Mass-produced wooden clothespins with simple wire springs for commercial laundries and retail sale. HTS 4421.99.80.24 captures these inexpensive spring-type wood products essential for clothesline applications.