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