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Acrylic Polyester Pant Buttons from Japan

Four-hole trouser buttons made from acrylic-polyester resin blend for durability. HTS 9606.21.40.00 covers such dual-resin plastic buttons not covered with textile. Essential for ready-to-wear pants manufacturing.

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

• Test button strength per ASTM standards for apparel use claims

• Declare as 'finished buttons' not 'blanks' or 'molds'

• Use correct country-of-melt for resin origin determination