Aluminum Button Molds from Japan
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.
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
• Declare as 'button-specific tooling' not general machinery
• Include CAD drawings proving button dimensions
• Check Section XV note exclusions for base metal parts