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Steel Snap Buttons

Durable steel press-stud buttons used for quick fastening on jackets and bags. Falls under HTS 9606.22.00.00 as base metal buttons without textile covering, distinct from plastic snaps.

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.

9606.21Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If made of iron or steel specifically

Certain steel variants may align under 9606.21, but 9606.22 covers broader base metals.

4202.92Lower: 27.6% vs 35%

If imported attached to travel bags

Buttons fixed on luggage or bags are classified with the article in Chapter 42, not separately.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If identical design but plastic material

Plastic equivalents fall under Chapter 39 miscellaneous articles, changing material-based heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include test reports confirming snap strength to comply with apparel safety standards during import

Label shipments clearly as 'base metal buttons' to prevent confusion with Chapter 39 plastic fasteners

Avoid declaring as 'parts' if sold individually—finished buttons stay in 9606