HS Code 9606
Buttons, Snaps, and Press-Fasteners
HS code 9606 covers buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, and their respective parts or blanks for use in the apparel and textile industries.
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HS Code 9606 — Buttons, Snaps, and Press-Fasteners
This code includes all types of buttons, press-studs, and snap-fasteners used for clothing and upholstery. It also covers button blanks—pieces of material shaped but not yet finished as buttons—and parts used to manufacture them.
What's included
- Plastic buttons
- Metal snap-fasteners
- Button moulds
- Toggles for coats
- Button blanks
What's excluded
- Cuff links → use
7117(Classified as imitation jewelry.)
Common examples
- Polyester 4-hole shirt buttons
- Magnetic snap fasteners for handbags
- Brass press studs for denim jackets
- Mother-of-pearl button blanks
Frequently asked questions
Are button machines included?
No, machines to attach buttons are classified in Chapter 84.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: May require testing for lead content or nickel release for garments.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Italy, Hong Kong
- Top importers: Vietnam, Bangladesh, India
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Key takeaway
Essential heading for the garment manufacturing supply chain.
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