Mother-of-Pearl Shirt Buttons from Germany
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.
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
• Obtain CITES certification if shell sourced from protected species to ensure compliance with wildlife import regulations
• Label fiber content accurately as 'mother-of-pearl' or 'shell' to avoid misclassification during customs inspection