HTS heading 9606: Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks
Heading 9606 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 9606 at a glance
- 11 rated tariff lines; 3 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2.7% to 6%; 3 line(s) use a specific or compound rate (per kg, per unit…).
- Section 301 (products of China): 11 of 11 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Valued not over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts, Valued over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts, Of casein, Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins, Of base metal, not covered with textile material, Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins, covered with textile material, Of pearl or shell, Button blanks of casein.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 9606.10: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs and parts thereof (2 lines)
- 9606.21: Of plastics, not covered with textile material (3 lines)
- 9606.22: Buttons (1 line)
- 9606.29: Other (3 lines)
- 9606.30: Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 9606
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606.10.40 | Valued not over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts | 3.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.10.80 | Valued over 20¢ per dozen pieces or parts | 2.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.21.20 | Of plastics, not covered with textile material: Of casein | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.21.40 | Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins | 0.3¢/line/ gross + 4.6% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.21.60 | Of plastics, not covered with textile material: Other | 4.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.22.00 | Of base metal, not covered with textile material | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.29.20 | Of acrylic resin, of polyester resin or of both such resins, covered with textile material | 0.3¢/line/ gross + 4.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.29.40 | Other: Of pearl or shell | 0.18¢/line/ gross + 2.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.29.60 | Other: Other | 2.9% | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.30.40 | Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks: Button blanks of casein | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 9606.30.80 | Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks: Other | 6% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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