Mother-of-Pearl Button Blanks
Cut and polished blanks from mother-of-pearl shells for high-end shirt buttons. Falls under HTS 9606.30.8000 as other button blanks, allowing shell material per chapter notes unless minor constituent.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raw shell material
Unworked shells remain in Chapter 5 before button blank processing.
If worked coral/mother-of-pearl articles
General carving material heading if not specifically button parts.
If semi-precious stone set
Pearl articles shift if primarily jewelry per exclusions.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if shell species are protected
• Document shell origin and processing to avoid misclassification as finished pearls
• Test for natural vs synthetic to confirm chapter note allowances
Related Products under HTS 9606.30.80.00
ABS Plastic Button Blanks
High-impact ABS plastic blanks for machine-engraved logo buttons. Other button blanks under HTS 9606.30.8000 for promotional uniform production.
Copper Snap-Fastener Parts
Machined copper alloy parts for corrosion-resistant snap-fasteners in marine apparel. HTS 9606.30.8000 as other parts of snap-fasteners.
Horn Button Blanks
Shaped blanks from water buffalo horn for premium menswear buttons. Classifies in HTS 9606.30.8000 as button blanks from non-excluded natural materials.
Polyester Button Blanks
Unfinished blanks made from polyester resin designed for manufacturing into decorative buttons for clothing. These fall under HTS 9606.30.8000 as button blanks, which are other parts intended for button production, not yet shaped into final buttons.
Wooden Button Molds
Carved wooden cores used as molds for shaping fabric-covered buttons in garment manufacturing. Classified in HTS 9606.30.8000 as other parts of buttons, specifically molds not yet assembled with coverings.
Brass Button Blanks
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.