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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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