HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9606.30 – Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks
HS code 9606.30 is the 6-digit subheading for button moulds and other parts of buttons, button blanks. It is used for plastic button blanks, metal button moulds, shell button preforms, polyester button blanks and urea button blanks.
What HS 9606.30 covers
This code covers the essential components used in the manufacturing of buttons, rather than finished buttons themselves. It's a crucial category for the global garment and accessories industry, as it includes the raw or semi-finished materials that button producers use to create the final product. Importers are typically button manufacturers, textile factories, and fashion accessory producers, often located in major apparel manufacturing hubs. Exporters are usually specialized component suppliers, often from countries with strong plastics, metalworking, or natural material processing industries. Key things to know include the variety of materials involved (plastic, metal, shell, wood), the importance of precision in manufacturing these parts for automated button production, and the impact of fashion trends on demand for different styles and sizes of button blanks. The trade in these parts is a significant indicator of activity in the broader apparel supply chain.
- Covers
- Plastic button blanks
- Metal button moulds
- Shell button preforms
- Polyester button blanks
- Urea button blanks
- Corozo button blanks
- Button shanks
- Button eyes
- Examples
- YKK button blanks
- Riri button components
- Prym button parts
- Coats button blanks
Codes often confused with 9606.30
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 960621 (buttons of plastics, not covered with textile material) or 960629 (other buttons), which cover finished buttons. The distinction lies in whether the item is a complete, ready-to-use button or a component for making one.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960630 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $48M 33% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $46M 31% of world exports
- 3 India $16M 11% of world exports
World total: $148M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$32M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$14M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $12M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9606.30
Brazil does not split HS 9606.30: its NCM code is 9606.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9606.30
What is HS code 960630?
HS code 960630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks. This code covers the essential components used in the manufacturing of buttons, rather than finished buttons themselves. It's a crucial category for the global garment and accessories industry, as it includes the raw or semi-finished materials that button producers use to create the final product. Importers are typically button manufacturers, textile factories, and fashion accessory producers, often located in major apparel manufacturing hubs. Exporters are usually specialized component suppliers, often from countries with strong plastics, metalworking, or natural material processing industries. Key things to know include the variety of materials involved (plastic, metal, shell, wood), the importance of precision in manufacturing these parts for automated button production, and the impact of fashion trends on demand for different styles and sizes of button blanks. The trade in these parts is a significant indicator of activity in the broader apparel supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 960630?
Plastic button blanks, Metal button moulds, Shell button preforms, Polyester button blanks, Urea button blanks, Corozo button blanks, Button shanks, Button eyes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960630?
This code is often confused with 960621 (buttons of plastics, not covered with textile material) or 960629 (other buttons), which cover finished buttons. The distinction lies in whether the item is a complete, ready-to-use button or a component for making one.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($48M, 33% of world exports), Hong Kong ($46M) and India ($16M). World exports came to about $148M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 960630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960630 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $32M, 26% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $14M) and Italy ($12M). World imports came to about $120M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 960630 structured?
HS code 960630 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960630?
In Brazil, HS code 960630 is NCM 9606.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.