HS code for buttons
The U.S. HS code for buttons is usually 9606.21.60.00 (plastic), with a 4.7% general duty and an estimated total of 17.2% from China and 17.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | 9606.21.60.00 | 4.7% | 17.2% |
- 9606.21.60.00: Of plastics, not covered with textile material / Other
What decides the code
Plastic buttons not covered with textile material classify under heading 9606, specifically 9606.21.60.00 for buttons of plastics.
- Material decides the subheading. Buttons of plastics fall in 9606.21, while buttons of base metal or other materials take different subheadings under heading 9606.
- A textile covering moves the button out of 9606.21.60.00, since that line covers buttons of plastics not covered with textile material.
- The article must be a button or a button part. Button molds, button blanks and press-fasteners also sit in heading 9606.
Common mistakes
- Classifying plastic buttons under 9606.22 is wrong. That subheading covers buttons of base metal, not plastics.
- Putting plastic buttons in 9606.29 is wrong. That line covers buttons of materials other than plastics and base metal.
- Treating buttons as plastic articles of chapter 39 is wrong. Heading 9606 specifically covers buttons and parts of buttons.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.2% = 4.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.2%.
- Vietnam
- 17.2% = 4.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9606.21.60.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic
- CN 9606 21 00, 3.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for buttons?
The U.S. HTS code for buttons is usually 9606.21.60.00 (plastic). The first six digits, 9606.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on buttons from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9606.21.60.00 is 4.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.