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Polyester Resin Dress Buttons from Japan

Elegant buttons crafted from polyester resin, featuring decorative patterns for formal dresses. Classified under HTS 9606.21.40.00 for plastic buttons of polyester resin without textile covering. Their glossy appearance mimics more expensive materials.

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

• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) confirming polyester resin composition

• Ensure buttons are imported as finished goods, not molds, to avoid parts classification

• Label shipments clearly as 'buttons, not textile-covered' for CBP inspection