Polyester Button Blanks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic/resin classification and avoid metal parts headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'button blanks' to distinguish from finished buttons under 9606.10
• Check for prohibited substances in resins per REACH or CPSIA if destined for apparel