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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421.99.70Lower: 35% vs 41%

If other wooden articles not specialized for buttons

General wooden turned/carved articles if not specifically shaped for button production.

9602.00.40.00Lower: 19.3% vs 41%

If vegetable carving material like corozo

Specific vegetable carving materials in 9602 if qualifying under chapter note.

4419.90Lower: 13.2% vs 41%

If imported as bulk tablewood blanks

Moves to Chapter 44 for unfinished wood if lacking button-specific form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide origin certificates for wood species to comply with Lacey Act declarations

Label shipments clearly as 'button molds' to prevent confusion with finished wooden buttons

Inspect for dimensional accuracy to ensure they fit standard button-making machines