ABS Coat Buttons from Japan
High-impact ABS plastic buttons for coats, often shank-style for thicker fabrics. Not textile-covered, they qualify as 'other' under HTS 9606.21.60.00. Weather-resistant properties make them suitable for outerwear.
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
• Use HTS advisory rulings for shank vs. hole buttons to confirm exact subheading
• Package in moisture-proof bags; ABS can absorb humidity affecting quality claims
• Document country-of-melt origin for plastic resin to comply with melt-and-pour rules