Nautilus Shell Dress Buttons from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Require exporter certificates of authenticity to counter counterfeiting claims
• Declare exact shell type (e.g
• nautilus) for proper wildlife regulation screening