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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

Troca Shell Tuxedo Buttons from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9606.29.40.00