Clam Shell Jacket Toggle Buttons from Germany
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.
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
• Bond shipments if volume high to manage potential duties
• Label as 'genuine shell' to distinguish from plastic lookalikes