Commercial Grade Birch Spring Clothespins from Japan
Birch wood spring clothespins designed for high-volume commercial laundries, with heavy-duty springs for thick fabrics. Premium pricing above $1.70/gross reflects industrial-strength build. Classed in HTS 4421.99.80.33 for valued-over-threshold spring-type wood clothespins.
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
• Distinguish commercial vs retail packaging; bulk may affect 'articles' vs parts classification
• Provide tensile strength tests for springs to justify value and construction claims
• Ensure no PFAS treatments if claiming eco-friendly to avoid REACH-like scrutiny