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