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Plastic Press-Fastener Prongs

Individual plastic prongs for assembling press-fasteners in uniforms. Valued under 20¢ per dozen parts per 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.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 41%

If general molded plastic pieces

Unspecified plastic shapes default to Chapter 39.

9608.99Lower: 12.5% vs 41%

If imitating other fasteners like pins

Ball point pens and mimics go to heading 9608.

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

• Describe as 'incomplete parts' to fit 'parts thereof' provision

• Avoid full assembly import to keep low valuation

• Customs may require function demo for classification