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Aluminum Button Molds

Die-cast aluminum molds for stamping leather buttons in accessories. Other parts of buttons under HTS 9606.30.8000 when supplied as replaceable mold inserts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+37.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7616.99.51Lower: 40% vs 43.5%

If other aluminum articles

Generic aluminum if not button-dedicated form.

8466.94.65Lower: 42.2% vs 43.5%

If metalworking machine parts

Shifts to Chapter 84 if industrial stamping equipment component.

8207.90Lower: 16.2% vs 43.5%

If interchangeable tools

Base metal tools if versatile beyond buttons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as 'button-specific tooling' not general machinery

• Include CAD drawings proving button dimensions

• Check Section XV note exclusions for base metal parts