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Plastic Button Molds with Snaps from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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