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Polyester Resin Fabric-Covered Coat Buttons

Durable buttons featuring polyester resin bases encased in textile material, ideal for outerwear like coats and jackets. Classified under HTS 9606.29.20.00 due to the combination of polyester resin core and full textile covering. This construction mimics fabric buttons while offering plastic durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+37.5%42%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9606.29.40Lower: 40% vs 42%

If not covered with textile material

Uncovered buttons of acrylic or polyester resin fall under the residual 'other' subheading.

4202.92Lower: 30.1% vs 42%

If attached to travel bags or luggage as integral components

Buttons fixed to luggage or bags classify with the article in Chapter 42.

6117.80.95Lower: 34.6% vs 42%

If imported as part of knitted accessories like scarves

Garments or accessories with attached buttons may classify under Chapter 61 based on essential character.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide cross-section photos or samples showing complete textile coverage over the resin core

• Label shipments clearly as 'buttons of polyester resin covered with textile' to match HTS description

• Avoid classifying larger sizes (>1.5cm) without confirming they aren't press-fasteners under 9606.30