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U.S. imports of buttons, not elsewhere specified (nesoi) (HS 960629) totaled $204K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataButtons not classifiable under more specific material headings — including those of acrylic or polyester resin covered with textile, pearl or shell buttons, and residual types — are captured across four US tariff lines under this heading. Shell and pearl buttons (9606294000) carry particular commercial significance in the luxury apparel and shirting sectors, while textile-covered acrylic and polyester buttons (9606292000) serve mass-market garment production. China is the dominant supplier across most sub-categories, with Italy a key source for higher-end shell and resin varieties. Section 301 exposure applies to Chinese-origin goods, making material-based classification precision critical for duty planning.
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Buttons of pearl or shell (HTS 9606294000) must be made from natural shell material — such as mother-of-pearl, trochus, or freshwater mussel shell. Imitation shell made from resin or plastic does not qualify and would fall under the acrylic/polyester or NESOI lines. Importers should retain supplier documentation confirming natural shell composition, as CBP may request laboratory analysis.
Each distinct button type in a mixed shipment should be separately classified and valued. If the shipment contains both textile-covered acrylic buttons and shell buttons, each line item must be declared under its correct 10-digit HTS code. Commingling without separate invoicing can trigger CBP examination and potential penalties for misclassification.
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