HS Code for Bone buttons

Bone buttons are classified under HS code 9606.29. This classification is applied to buttons that are not made of base metal, plastics, or covered with textile material. Under the Harmonized System, buttons are categorized primarily by their material composition. Bone, being an animal-derived material, falls into the "other" category (9606.29) when it is worked into fasteners for apparel. The manufacturing process involves cleaning, bleaching, and machining animal bone into specific shapes, often with drilled holes for sewing. Because bone is a natural organic material but not a plastic or metal, it is excluded from the more specific subheadings 9606.21 and 9606.22. This code ensures that natural material fasteners are distinguished from synthetic or metallic alternatives in international trade statistics.

Products Included

• Polished cattle bone buttons
• Carved decorative bone fasteners
• Natural bone toggles for coats
• Bleached bone shirt buttons
• Dyed bone buttons for fashion accessories

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for bone buttons is HS code 9606.21, which is strictly for buttons made of plastics. Another error is using 9601.90, which covers worked bone and articles of bone in general; however, because the item is a finished button, the specific heading for buttons (96.06) takes precedence over the general heading for bone articles. If the bone button is covered with fabric, it must be classified under 9606.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for bone buttons?

Bone buttons are classified under HS code 9606.29, which covers buttons of materials other than metal or plastic.

Does this code include buttons made from horn or shell?

Yes, buttons made from other animal materials like horn, coral, or mother-of-pearl are also typically classified under 9606.29 unless they are specifically mentioned elsewhere.