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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9601.90Lower: 13.7% vs 37.5%

If hand-carved as worked vegetable carving material

Heavily sculpted shell resembling chapter 9601 carvings classifies there.

7116.10Lower: 15.5% vs 37.5%

If set with pearls exceeding minor constituent

Pearl-dominant articles move to Chapter 71 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require exporter certificates of authenticity to counter counterfeiting claims

Declare exact shell type (e.g

nautilus) for proper wildlife regulation screening