Of pearl or shell
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 9606.29.40.00
Pearl Oyster Disk Buttons
Flat, two-hole buttons cut from pearl oyster shells, commonly used on blouses and casual shirts for a subtle shimmer. HTS 9606.29.40.00 applies as they are finished buttons of genuine shell, not molds or blanks.
Mussel Shell Blouse Buttons
Small, lightweight buttons from freshwater mussel shells, perfect for lightweight blouses with delicate seaming. Under HTS 9606.29.40.00 for pearl/shell composition, distinct from Chapter 39 plastics.
Oyster Shell Vest Buttons
Engraved one-hole buttons from oyster shells, suited for waistcoats and vests with decorative fronts. HTS 9606.29.40.00 for shell buttons, allowed precious metal minor parts per notes.
Pearl Shell Sewing Button Assortment
Assorted sizes of mother-of-pearl buttons for general sewing, packaged for retail craft use. Remains in HTS 9606.29.40.00 as shell buttons, not Chapter 95 toys despite assortment.
Mother-of-Pearl Shirt Buttons
Polished buttons made from natural mother-of-pearl shell, typically round with 2 or 4 holes for sewing onto garments like dress shirts. Classified under HTS 9606.29.40.00 as buttons specifically of pearl or shell, distinct from plastic or metal alternatives.
Abalone Shell Coat Buttons
Iridescent buttons crafted from abalone shell, often shank-style for overcoats and jackets, valued for their natural luster. Falls under HTS 9606.29.40.00 due to primary composition of shell material, excluding synthetic imitations.
Troca Shell Tuxedo Buttons
Elegant, satin-finish buttons from troca (mussel) shells, designed for formal tuxedo jackets with loop shanks. Classified in HTS 9606.29.40.00 for shell-composed buttons intended for sewing onto clothing.
Nautilus Shell Dress Buttons
Carved buttons from nautilus shell featuring unique spiral patterns, used on high-end evening dresses. HTS 9606.29.40.00 covers these as pearl/shell buttons, provided no precious metals dominate.
Conch Shell Cardigan Buttons
Chunky, textured buttons from conch shells, ideal for knit cardigans and sweaters with toggle-style fastening. Fits HTS 9606.29.40.00 as shell buttons, excluding those for Chapter 94 furniture.
Clam Shell Jacket Toggle Buttons
Loop-and-toggle style buttons from polished clam shells, used on pea jackets and duffle coats. Classified HTS 9606.29.40.00 as shell buttons for apparel, not Chapter 82 cutlery handles.