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Beech Wood Flat Clips from Japan

Flat-profile beech wood clothespins for space-saving storage and gentle fabric handling. Classified in HTS 4421.99.8500 as other clothespins, they lack protruding springs for safety. Ideal for baby clothes and delicates.

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

• Specify flat design in commercial invoices to justify clothespin vs general article status

• Fumigate if originating from restricted wood zones per APHIS guidelines

• Use barcodes linking to HTS for customs efficiency

Beech Wood Flat Clips from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4421.99.85.00