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Aluminum Button Molds from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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