4421.99.80 - Spring-type

This HTS classification, 4421.99.80, specifically covers spring-type clothespins manufactured from wood. These items are designed for the purpose of hanging laundry, utilizing a spring mechanism to secure garments to a clothesline. The material composition is exclusively wood, distinguishing them from other types of clothespins or laundry accessories made from alternative materials.

Within the broader category of "Other articles of wood," this subcategory differentiates itself by focusing on a specific functional item: clothespins. While sibling categories like "Other" (4421.99.85.00) exist at this level, they would typically encompass wooden articles not otherwise specified, such as decorative items or utilitarian objects not fitting the detailed descriptions elsewhere. This specific classification ensures that wooden spring-type clothespins are accounted for distinctly.

The subcategories under 4421.99.80 further refine the classification based on the unit value per gross. This valuation method is crucial for customs duty assessment, as different price brackets trigger varying tariff rates. The subdivisions – valued not over 80¢/gross, over 80¢ but not over $1.35/gross, over $1.35 but not over $1.70/gross, and over $1.70/gross – provide precise avenues for accurate duty calculation based on the economic worth of the imported spring-type wooden clothespins.