Troca Shell Tuxedo Buttons from Japan
Elegant, satin-finish buttons from troca (mussel) shells, designed for formal tuxedo jackets with loop shanks. Classified in HTS 9606.29.40.00 for shell-composed buttons intended for sewing onto clothing.
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
• Include photos or samples in entry docs to demonstrate shell purity for appraisers
• Check for quota restrictions on certain shell species via Fish and Wildlife Service