Steel Snap Buttons from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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