9606.21.20.00
Of plastics, not covered with textile material / Of casein
Classification path
- Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
- Buttons
- Of plastics, not covered with textile material
- Of casein
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 45%
- Unit of quantity
- gross
Related lines in heading 9606
- 9606.10.40.00Valued not over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts3.5%
- 9606.10.80.00Valued over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts2.7%
- 9606.21.40.00Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins0.3¢/line/ gross + 4.6%
- 9606.21.60.00Of plastics, not covered with textile material / Other4.7%
- 9606.22.00.00Of base metal, not covered with textile materialFree
- 9606.29.20.00Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins, covered with textile material0.3¢/line/ gross + 4.5%
- 9606.29.40.00Buttons / Of pearl or shell0.18¢/line/ gross + 2.5%
- 9606.29.60.00Buttons / Other2.9%
- 9606.30.40.00Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks / Button blanks of caseinFree
- 9606.30.80.00Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks / Other6%
About heading 9606
Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
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.
Full guide to heading 9606Products 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
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.