Heading 9606

Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks

11 declarable lines

Heading 9606 covers buttons of all materials, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, plus button molds, button blanks and other button parts. The heading splits first by article type: press-fasteners and studs in 9606.10, buttons in 9606.21 and 9606.29, and parts and blanks in 9606.30. Buttons are then split by material (plastics, base metal, pearl or shell, other) and by whether they are covered with textile material.

Products in this heading

Plastic sewing buttons for shirts and crafts
Snap fasteners and press studs used on baby clothes and diapers
Metal jean and overall buttons
Acrylic resin buttons covered with textile material
Pearl or shell buttons for shirts and dresses
Button blanks and button molds sold to button makers
Casein buttons and casein button blanks
Replacement button kits packed for retail sale

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a button, a press-fastener or snap-fastener, or a part or blank; that sets the 9606.10, 9606.21/9606.29, or 9606.30 group.
For press-fasteners and studs, use the declared value per dozen pieces or parts to pick between 9606.10.40.00 and 9606.10.80.00.
For buttons, identify the material: plastics, base metal, pearl or shell, or other.
For plastic and other buttons, check whether the button is covered with textile material; covering moves it from 9606.21 to 9606.29.
For parts and blanks, check whether the blank is of casein or of another material.

Often confused with

Slide fasteners (zippers)
Zippers and their parts are classified in heading 9607, not with buttons.
Heading 9607
Hooks, eyes and similar small hardware of base metal
Hooks and eyes are not named in 9606 and are classified by material in other chapters.
Combs and hair-slides
Hair fastening articles of this kind fall in heading 9615.
Heading 9615
Cigarette lighters
Lighters are a separate article covered by heading 9613.
Heading 9613
Pencils and crayons
Writing and drawing articles are classified in heading 9609.
Heading 9609

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for plastic sewing buttons?

Plastic buttons not covered with textile material that are not of casein or acrylic or polyester resin go in 9606.21.60.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 4.7%. Casein plastic buttons go in 9606.21.20.00 and are free.

How do I classify metal buttons?

Buttons of base metal not covered with textile material are classified in 9606.22.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free. Base metal buttons covered with textile material do not fit that line and are classified under the other button provisions instead.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.