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