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Copper Pocket Buttons from Japan

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 — 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

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