Heavy-Duty Spring Wood Clips from Germany
Robust spring-type clothespins from treated maple wood for heavy wet towels and blankets. Classified in HTS 4421.99.80 for their spring mechanism and wooden construction as laundry clothespins.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document wood treatment processes to confirm they don't alter essential character to impregnated wood
• Measure spring dimensions; oversized may resemble briquettes but remain articles
• Pair with HTS rulings for heavy-duty variants to preempt CBP questions