Pearl Shell Sewing Button Assortment from Japan
Assorted sizes of mother-of-pearl buttons for general sewing, packaged for retail craft use. Remains in HTS 9606.29.40.00 as shell buttons, not Chapter 95 toys despite assortment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare unit quantity accurately for duty computation
• Retail packaging must not imply toy use per exclusions