Polyester Button Blanks from Germany
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 — 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
• 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