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Casein Uniform Buttons from Japan

Heavy-duty casein buttons for school or work uniforms, resistant to wear. HTS 9606.21.20.00 for casein composition in plastic buttons, not textile-covered. Provides professional finish for institutional apparel.

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

• Bulk imports benefit from bonded warehouse storage to defer duties

• Uniform buttons may require flame-retardancy certs if for specific industries