Casein Blanks for Four-Hole Dress Pants Buttons

Oval-shaped casein blanks intended for buttons on formal dress pants, pre-formed but needing holes and polishing. Casein provides a natural, ivory-like finish ideal for high-end tailoring. Falls under HTS 9606.30.4000 as unfinished button blanks of casein per Chapter 96 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9606.21Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If made of natural vegetable products like corozo

Vegetable-derived button blanks (e.g., nut-based) are in 9606.21, distinct from animal-derived casein.

3501.90.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If imported as raw casein powder without forming into blanks

Unshaped casein caseinates are chemical products in Chapter 35, not formed button parts in Chapter 96.

9606.29Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If completed as imitation coral or similar shell buttons

Finished imitation shell buttons classify under 9606.29, post-processing of casein blanks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'casein button blanks - not suitable for end use' to distinguish from finished apparel parts

Ensure invoices specify casein material origin (milk protein) to comply with Chapter 96 exclusions for other materials

Avoid retail packaging; use industrial bulk to prevent shift to consumer goods classification

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Bulk Casein Shank Button Blanks

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