Nautilus Shell Dress Buttons from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Require exporter certificates of authenticity to counter counterfeiting claims
• Declare exact shell type (e.g
• nautilus) for proper wildlife regulation screening