Uniform-Grade Casein Button Blanks from Japan
Durable casein blanks standardized for military and uniform buttons, offering a matte, professional appearance after finishing. These are semi-finished parts requiring machining for attachment. HTS 9606.30.4000 applies to casein-specific button blanks as per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide dyeing specifications if colored, as casein accepts pigments but must remain 'blanks' pre-drilling
• Cross-check against Chapter 39 plastics; use FTIR testing for casein verification
• Declare as industrial inputs for Form 5501 eligibility if applicable