Wooden Button Molds
Carved wooden cores used as molds for shaping fabric-covered buttons in garment manufacturing. These are button moulds under tariff item 9606.30.00, not yet assembled with coverings.
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 wooden articles are for general domestic use
Other wooden articles may apply if the molds are not clearly for button production.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wooden cores are not finished buttons with fabric coverings, as those fall under heading 9606.10
• Provide specifications showing they are bare molds for use in manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 9606.30.00
ABS Plastic Button Blanks
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.
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.
Bone Button Blanks
Polished blanks made from animal bone for artisanal buttons in heritage clothing. These are button blanks under tariff item 9606.30.00, as they are not excluded by Chapter 5 raw material provisions and are ready for further processing into buttons.
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.