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Horn Button Blanks from Japan

Rough-cut discs from cow horn prepared for sewing onto clothing. HTS 9601.90.60.00 covers these as worked horn articles before final drilling, distinct from finished apparel trims. Sold in bulk for garment manufacturers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Import as 'unfinished' to qualify; drilled buttons may go to 9606.22

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