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Birch Spring Clothespins from Japan

Durable birch wood clothespins with metal springs for tension, ideal for outdoor clothes drying. Classified in HTS 4421.99.8500 as non-bamboo wooden clothespins, they provide strong clamping without damaging fabrics. Commonly used in both home and commercial laundries.

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

• Provide certificates of origin for birch wood to avoid CITES restrictions on certain species

• Confirm spring attachment doesn't trigger classification as metal articles under Chapter 73

• Batch import in consumer packaging to qualify for favorable duty treatment