Steel Spring Wooden Clothespins from Japan
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.
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
• 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