Casein Blanks for Four-Hole Dress Pants Buttons from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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