Acrylic Shirt Buttons

Small, round buttons made from acrylic plastic, typically 15-20mm in diameter, used for fastening shirts and blouses. They are not covered with textile material, classifying them under HTS 9606.21.60.00 as 'other' plastic buttons. These buttons feature two or four holes for sewing onto garments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.7%+35.0%39.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇨🇦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇩🇪Germany4.7%+10.0%14.7%
🇯🇵Japan4.7%+10.0%14.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9606.22.00Lower: 35% vs 39.7%

If made of base metal

Metal buttons fall under a separate subheading for non-plastic materials, changing the material-based classification.

9606.29.20Lower: 39.5% vs 39.7%

If covered with textile material

Textile-covered plastic buttons are excluded from this subheading and classified separately to reflect surface treatment.

5903.90.20Lower: 35% vs 39.7%

If imported as trimmings in continuous form for apparel

Textile-covered or continuous button strips may classify as apparel trimmings rather than discrete buttons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify plastic composition via lab testing to confirm non-textile covering and avoid misclassification under 9606.21.20

Include detailed invoices specifying button size, hole count, and end-use as garment fasteners for smooth customs clearance

Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation; declare exact quantity and value per gross to prevent penalties