Plastic Button Molds with Snaps
Plastic button molds combined with snap-fastener bases, used for creating custom buttons in apparel. These are classified as parts of press-fasteners under tariff item 9606.10.00, as they are incomplete articles requiring assembly with a snap component.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the molds are sold with finished buttons
Button moulds and other parts of buttons are classified under this heading when presented with buttons.
If the molds are purely plastic and not combined with snaps
Other plastic articles may apply if the item is not a press-fastener part.
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 molds are declared as parts of press-fasteners, not as finished buttons, to avoid misclassification
• Keep commercial invoices showing the unit value per dozen, as this may affect duty assessment
• Verify if the snaps are separable; if so, they may need separate classification
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