Engraving-Ready Casein Button Blanks

Premium casein blanks prepared for laser engraving of logos on custom uniform buttons. The milk-protein base allows fine detailing post-import. HTS 9606.30.4000 for casein blanks as unfinished articles of Chapter 96.

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.

9606.30Same rate: 35%

If of plastics rather than casein

Plastic button blanks are 9606.30.20, while casein is the specific organic subheading.

4202.92Lower: 27.6% vs 35%

If attached to leather goods like wallets

Integrated into leather articles under Chapter 42, not separate buttons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify blank dimensions precisely on commercial invoice for valuation

Test for FDA food-contact compliance if used in food service uniforms

Bulk import only; retail sets classify differently

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