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Coconut Shell Carved Buttons

Hand-carved buttons from coconut shells, eco-friendly fasteners for casual wear. Fits HTS 9606.29.60.00 as 'other' non-metal buttons, distinct from pure carving materials in 9602.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9602.00.10Lower: 23% vs 40.4%

If unmounted vegetable carving material like hulls

Chapter note limits 9602 to unprepared seeds/pips/hulls, excluding finished buttons.

9606.29.20.00Higher: 42% vs 40.4%

If processed to imitate pearl

Shell buttons mimicking pearls have dedicated subheading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Supply fumigation certificates for agricultural shell products

• Detail carving process to differentiate from raw hulls