Steel Snap Buttons from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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