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Nickel-Plated Jean Rivets

Nickel-plated base metal rivets and buttons for reinforcing denim jeans pockets and hems. Classified in HTS 9606.22.00.00 for uncoved base metal apparel fasteners.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9606.30Lower: 16% vs 35%

If imported as complete button blanks

Unfinished button blanks or molds shift to 9606.30 for parts and blanks.

7317.00.55Same rate: 35%

If for non-apparel industrial riveting

Rivets for machinery or construction are Chapter 73 nails and tacks, not clothing buttons.

6203.42Lower: 26.6% vs 35%

If permanently attached to men's trousers

Fasteners integral to finished garments classify with the apparel in Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide plating thickness specs to confirm base metal dominance over any minor coatings

Ship in bulk but document as loose buttons to avoid 'set' classification under 9606.90