Wooden Spring Clothespins
Traditional spring-type clothespins made entirely from wood, featuring two hinged wooden jaws connected by a metal spring for gripping laundry. They classify under HTS 4421.99.80 as spring-type clothespins, which are other articles of wood not specified elsewhere in Chapter 44.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pivot or clip-type design without spring
Non-spring clothespins like pivot or clip styles fall under the other clothespin subheading.
If predominantly metal construction
Clothespins with primarily metal jaws and minimal wood are classified as other articles of iron or steel.
If sold as part of a laundry set with other wooden items
May be classified as other wooden household articles if imported in sets beyond just clothespins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the clothespins are primarily wood with metal spring to avoid reclassification as metal articles under Chapter 73
• Provide detailed photos and material breakdown in entry documentation to confirm spring-type wooden construction
• Check for any surface treatments or coatings, as excessive non-wood components may shift classification
Related Products under HTS 4421.99.80
Hardwood Spring Laundry Pins
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.
Eco-Friendly Wooden Spring Pegs
Sustainable spring-type clothespins made from FSC-certified pine wood, designed for chemical-free drying of delicates. They fit HTS 4421.99.80 as other wooden articles specifically for spring-type clothespins.
Heavy-Duty Spring Wood Clips
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.
Vintage Style Birch Spring Pins
Reproduction vintage spring clothespins from birch wood with natural finish for rustic aesthetics. HTS 4421.99.80 applies to these functional wooden spring-type clothespins.
Bulk Pack Wooden Spring Clothespins
Large quantity spring-type clothespins from spruce wood, packaged in bulk bags for commercial laundries. They are specifically classified under HTS 4421.99.80 as spring-type wood clothespins.
Child-Safe Rounded Spring Pegs
Wooden spring clothespins with rounded edges and milder springs for household safety around kids. HTS 4421.99.80 covers these spring-type variants as standard wood clothespins.