Polyester Covered Heart Buttons from Germany
Heart-shaped buttons with polyester fabric covering over a plastic core, used in children's apparel. Under HTS 9606.29.60.00 as 'other' buttons, but note textile covering may trigger Chapter 59 review.
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
• Test fabric-to-core ratio; if textile predominant, reclassify to avoid penalties
• Include sewing instructions in documentation for end-use verification