Find HS Code and trade information for butterfly accessories

Butterfly Accessories

Butterfly accessories encompass a wide range of decorative items featuring butterfly motifs, used for personal adornment, craft projects, and event decoration. These accessories leverage the aesthetic appeal of butterflies – their vibrant colors, delicate wings, and symbolic associations with transformation and beauty.

Materials

Butterfly accessories are constructed from diverse materials, impacting their cost, durability, and overall appearance:

• Metal: Alloys like brass, silver, and gold are used for higher-end accessories such as brooches, hair clips, and pendants. Metal provides structural integrity and allows for intricate detailing.
• Fabric: Silk, chiffon, velvet, and other textiles are employed for hair accessories (headbands, scrunchies), clothing embellishments, and decorative items.
• Plastic/Acrylic: Common in mass-produced items due to their affordability and versatility. Often used for hair clips, rings, and decorative embellishments.
• Resin: Allows for realistic butterfly wing replication, often incorporating dried flowers or glitter. Used in pendants, earrings, and keychains.
• Paper: Used for origami butterflies, decorative cutouts, and temporary accessories.
• Wood: Less common, but can be used for larger decorative pieces or unique pendants.
• Glass/Crystal: Used for decorative accents, particularly in brooches and pendants, to add sparkle and elegance.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of butterfly accessories is aesthetic enhancement. They serve to:

• Personal Adornment: Enhance clothing, hairstyles, and overall appearance.
• Decorative Accent: Add visual interest to bags, shoes, hats, and other items.
• Gift Giving: Often presented as gifts, symbolizing beauty, hope, and transformation.
• Event Decoration: Used in weddings, parties, and other events to create a whimsical or nature-themed atmosphere.
• Craft Projects: Incorporated into DIY projects, scrapbooking, and other creative endeavors.

Usage Scenarios

Butterfly accessories are suitable for a broad range of applications:

• Everyday Wear: Hair clips, earrings, and pendants can be incorporated into daily outfits.
• Formal Events: Brooches, elaborate hair accessories, and decorative pins can complement formal attire.
• Weddings: Butterfly motifs are popular in bridal accessories, bouquets, and decorations.
• Parties & Celebrations: Used as party favors, cake toppers, and decorative elements.
• Fashion Statements: Bold or unique butterfly accessories can serve as focal points in an outfit.
• Costumes: Incorporated into butterfly-themed costumes or other fantasy attire.

Common Types

• Hair Accessories:
  • Hair Clips: Simple or decorative clips featuring butterfly designs.
  • Headbands: Fabric or metal headbands adorned with butterflies.
  • Scrunchies: Fabric scrunchies with butterfly embellishments.
  • Hairpins/Bobby Pins: Small pins with butterfly accents.
  • Hair Combs: Combs decorated with butterfly motifs.
• Jewelry:
  • Earrings: Stud, dangle, or hoop earrings with butterfly designs.
  • Necklaces/Pendants: Necklaces featuring butterfly charms or pendants.
  • Bracelets: Bracelets with butterfly charms or links.
  • Rings: Rings with butterfly designs.
• Brooches/Pins: Decorative pins used to fasten clothing or add embellishment.
• Stickers/Patches: Used for decorating bags, clothing, or craft projects.
• Decorative Embellishments: Used for scrapbooking, card making, and other DIY projects.
• Temporary Tattoos: Applied to the skin for temporary decoration.
• Wing Accessories: Accessories designed to simulate butterfly wings, often worn as part of a costume.

Butterfly accessories can encompass a range of items, potentially falling under several classifications depending on their composition and function. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 9507.90.60.00: This code covers “Other” within the category of Fishing rods, fish hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy "birds" (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting equipment; parts and accessories thereof. Specifically, it applies to Fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets. The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 5.0% and a 30.0% additional tariff applied after April 2, 2025. Steel and aluminum products are subject to an additional 25% tariff.
• 6701.00.30.00: This code covers “Articles of feathers or down” within the category of Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes). The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 4.7% and a 25.0% additional tariff, with a 30.0% additional tariff applied after April 2, 2025.
• 6701.00.60.00: This code covers “Other” within the category of Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes). The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 4.7% and a 25.0% additional tariff, with a 30.0% additional tariff applied after April 2, 2025.
• 3926.40.00.10: This code covers “Statuettes and other ornamental articles” within the category of Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914. Specifically, it applies to Bows and similar products for decorative purposes including gift-packaging and the like. The tax detail indicates a basic tariff of 5.3% and a 30.0% additional tariff applied after April 2, 2025.

Regarding HS code 6701.00.30.00 and 6701.00.60.00, please note that these codes relate to articles made from bird feathers or down. If the butterfly accessories are constructed using feathers, these codes may be applicable.