What is included in HS-4 9606?

HS-4 9606 includes buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and their parts, as well as button moulds and blanks.

How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?

Choose based on the material and type of your product; for example, plastic buttons go under **960621**, while metal buttons fall under **960622**.

Are there any specific requirements for importing buttons?

Yes, ensure that you classify them correctly under the appropriate HS-6 subheading to comply with import regulations.

What if my buttons are made from a unique material?

If your buttons are made from materials not classified under plastic or base metal, use **960629** for other materials.

Can I import button moulds under this heading?

Yes, button moulds and other parts are covered under **960630**, which is part of HS-4 9606.

What types of fasteners are covered under HS-6 960610?

HS-6 960610 covers various types of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and their parts used in clothing and accessories.

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9606 — Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks

Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9606 when importing buttons, press-fasteners, or snap-fasteners. For example, if you're shipping plastic buttons not covered with textile material, this heading is applicable. Understanding the specific subheadings will help you classify your goods correctly.

When deciding among the HS-6 lines, consider the material of your buttons. 960621 covers plastic buttons, while 960622 is for base metal buttons. If your product is made from a different material, such as wood or shell, you would use 960629.

If your shipment includes press-fasteners or snap-fasteners, refer to 960610. This line includes various types of fasteners and their parts, which are crucial for garment manufacturing. Ensure you check if any parts are included in your shipment to classify correctly.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

buttons classification · press-fasteners HS code · snap-fasteners import · button moulds · plastic buttons · metal buttons · fasteners parts · textile-covered buttons · button blanks HS-6 · importing fasteners · button materials · HS-4 9606 · custom button manufacturing · press-studs · garment fasteners

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Plastic buttons for shirts (HS-6: 960621)
Metal snap-fasteners for jackets (HS-6: 960610)
Wooden buttons not covered with textile (HS-6: 960629)
Button moulds for manufacturing (HS-6: 960630)
Press-studs for bags (HS-6: 960610)
Base metal buttons for trousers (HS-6: 960622)
Button blanks for custom designs (HS-6: 960630)

Common questions

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What is the HS code for plastic buttons?
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Are metal buttons covered under HS-4 9606?
What materials are included in button classifications?
How to determine the right HS-6 for my buttons?
What are the parts of press-fasteners classified as?
Can I use HS-4 9606 for button moulds?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is included in HS-4 9606?: HS-4 9606 includes buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and their parts, as well as button moulds and blanks.
How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?: Choose based on the material and type of your product; for example, plastic buttons go under **960621**, while metal buttons fall under **960622**.
Are there any specific requirements for importing buttons?: Yes, ensure that you classify them correctly under the appropriate HS-6 subheading to comply with import regulations.
What if my buttons are made from a unique material?: If your buttons are made from materials not classified under plastic or base metal, use **960629** for other materials.
Can I import button moulds under this heading?: Yes, button moulds and other parts are covered under **960630**, which is part of HS-4 9606.
What types of fasteners are covered under HS-6 960610?: HS-6 960610 covers various types of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and their parts used in clothing and accessories.

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