Polyester Covered Heart Buttons from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test fabric-to-core ratio; if textile predominant, reclassify to avoid penalties
• Include sewing instructions in documentation for end-use verification