Aluminum Dress Buttons from Japan
Lightweight aluminum buttons for formal dresses and suits, featuring engraved designs. HTS 9606.22.00.00 applies to base metal buttons free of textile covering.
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
• Conduct alloy testing to distinguish from plastic imitations, aiding smooth customs clearance
• For engraved buttons, include design patents if claiming IP protection at entry