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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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