Natural Pine Spring Clothespins

Unfinished spring-type clothespins crafted from pine wood with simple wire springs, valued over 80¢ but not over $1.35 per gross. Classified under HTS 4421.99.80.27 due to their wooden construction and specific spring mechanism within the value bracket for other wood articles. Ideal for eco-friendly laundry applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.31.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If agglomerated wood pellets or shavings

Compressed wood by-products meeting pellet dimensions would classify under wood fuel pellets, not finished articles.

4421.99Same rate: 10%

If part of a laundry accessory set

When sold as components in multi-article wooden sets for retail, they shift to the other wooden articles basket.

9619.00.41.00Higher: 26% vs 10%

If considered household sewing accessories

Clothespins sometimes used in crafting/sewing may classify under household articles of base metal or wood if function changes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages clearly as 'spring-type' to distinguish from miter clothespins during customs inspection

Test for binder content if wood appears compressed to rule out fuel pellet misclassification

Bulk import in original manufacturer packaging helps prove commercial value per gross