Metal Snap Fasteners for Jeans from Japan
Heavy-duty metal snap fasteners designed for securing waistbands on denim jeans and casual pants. These press-studs feature pronged backs for easy installation through fabric layers and are valued over 20¢ per dozen due to their durable nickel-plated construction. Classified under HTS 9606.10.8000 as snap-fasteners exceeding the value threshold.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify value per dozen with supplier invoices to confirm HTS 9606.10.8000 classification over the 20¢ threshold
• Include material composition certificates (e.g
• nickel-free for REACH compliance) in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as apparel parts by importing as separate fasteners, not garment-attached