China Button Box
A small, lidded porcelain storage box designed for buttons and sewing notions, featuring a glazed, fired ceramic body with low water absorption. It is classified under this tariff item as an other ceramic article of porcelain or china, as it is not a button (heading 96.06) nor part of a tableware set.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the box is part of a tableware set
Porcelain tableware sets fall under heading 69.11, but standalone storage boxes do not.
If the box contains buttons as a set
Sets including buttons may be classified with the buttons under Chapter 96.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is fired above 800°C to qualify for Chapter 69; otherwise it may be excluded
• Declare the item as 'other ceramic articles of porcelain' and keep supplier documentation on firing temperatures
• Verify with a customs broker if the box is sold with buttons, as that could affect classification
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