Wooden Spring Clothespins from Germany
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.
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
• 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