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Plastic Button Molds with Snaps

Plastic molds combined with snap-fastener bases for custom button creation in apparel. Valued not over 20¢ per dozen, covered as parts under HTS 9606.10.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+37.5%41%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9606.10Same rate: 41%

If purely button molds without snap components

Standalone button molds classify earlier in the same heading 9606.10.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 41%

If unfinished plastic blanks

General plastic semi-manufactures go to Chapter 39 per note exclusions.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify if molds are for snap-fasteners vs pure buttons to stay in 9606

• Provide CAD drawings or samples if questioned on 'parts thereof' classification

• Watch for overvaluation from decorative elements pushing above threshold