Casein Blanks for Four-Hole Dress Pants Buttons from Japan
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 — 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
• 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