Abalone Shell Coat Buttons from United States
Iridescent buttons crafted from abalone shell, often shank-style for overcoats and jackets, valued for their natural luster. They fall under tariff item 9606.29.00 as buttons of shell, not synthetic materials, and are excluded from Chapter 96 notes only if precious metals dominate, which they do not.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the buttons are finished articles, not blanks or moulds, to stay in 9606.29.00
• Declare the shell species accurately to avoid CITES issues if applicable
• Keep commercial invoices showing the shell composition for CBSA verification