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Polyester Shirt Button Stays from Germany

Reinforced knitted polyester stays behind button areas of shirts, preventing stretching. As man-made fiber parts for shirts/blouses, classified in HTS 6117.90.90.30. These small components enhance durability in final garments.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Micro-parts require detailed photos in entry docs for CBP review

• Confirm no metal thread content affecting classification

• Batch by fiber type for accurate 639 reporting