Aluminum Button Molds
Die-cast aluminum molds for stamping leather buttons in accessories, supplied as replaceable mold inserts. These are parts of buttons under tariff item 9606.30.00, specifically button moulds used in manufacturing processes.
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 interchangeable tools for stamping metal
Interchangeable tools for pressing or stamping may fall under Chapter 82 if not exclusively for buttons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the molds are not classified as tools of Chapter 82 (e.g
• stamping tools), as they are dedicated to button production
• Provide evidence of use in button manufacturing, such as order history or technical specs, to support classification
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High-impact ABS plastic blanks designed for machine-engraved logo buttons, commonly used in promotional uniform production. These are unfinished button blanks, classified under tariff item 9606.30.00 as button blanks, prior to any engraving or assembly.
Acrylic Button Molds
Transparent acrylic molds used for creating custom resin buttons in fashion accessories. These molds are parts of buttons, used in the molding process before final curing, and fall under tariff item 9606.30.00 as button moulds.
Bone Button Blanks
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Brass Button Blanks
Unstamped brass discs serving as blanks for metal buttons used in uniforms and jackets. These are button blanks under tariff item 9606.30.00, prior to final stamping or finishing into complete buttons.
Bulk Casein Shank Button Blanks
Bulk casein shank button blanks with pre-formed shank stems, intended for sew-on buttons used in upholstery and coats. These blanks require trimming and finishing before final use, qualifying as button blanks under tariff item 9606.30.00.
Casein Blanks for Children's Clothing Buttons
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