Brass Button Blanks from Germany
Unstamped brass discs serving as blanks for metal buttons used in uniforms and jackets. HTS 9606.30.8000 covers these as other button blanks, prior to final stamping or finishing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct alloy testing to confirm base metal status and exclude from jewelry exclusions
• Declare exact metal content on commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Ensure blanks meet lead-free standards if for children's apparel per CPSIA