Hardwood Spring Laundry Pins from Japan
Premium spring-type clothespins crafted from durable hardwood like beech or oak, used for outdoor clotheslines. HTS 4421.99.80 covers these as spring-type wooden clothespins, distinguishing them from non-spring types or other wood products.
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
• Specify wood species in commercial invoice to justify hardwood classification and any preferential duty treatments
• Ensure springs are simple torsion type; complex mechanisms may require engineering review
• Test for binder content if wood appears compressed, avoiding confusion with wood pellets under 4401