Wooden Spring Clothespins from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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