Copper Pocket Buttons from Germany
Antique-style copper buttons for shirt pockets and vests, prized for their patina. These base metal items without textile covering are under HTS 9606.22.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare copper purity levels to leverage any preferential tariff treatments for base metals
• Avoid textile-contact packaging to prevent accidental 'covered' classification
• Watch for lead content in alloys—comply with CPSIA limits for apparel imports