HS Code for Button blanks

Button blanks are classified under HS code 960630 because they represent an unfinished or semi-finished component specifically designed for the manufacture of buttons. Chapter 96 of the Harmonized System covers "Miscellaneous manufactured articles," and within this, heading 9606 is dedicated to "Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks." The description "Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks" directly and precisely identifies these items. Button blanks are typically discs or shapes cut from various materials (e.g., plastic, shell, metal) that require further processing, such as drilling holes, polishing, or engraving, to become finished buttons. Their primary and sole intended use as a precursor to a button ensures their accurate classification under this specific code, distinguishing them from both raw materials and finished buttons.

Products Included

• Unfinished button discs
• Rough-cut button shapes
• Pre-formed button components
• Button material cut to size for finishing

Common Misclassification

960621, 960622, 960629 (Buttons): These codes cover finished buttons made of various materials (e.g., plastics, base metal, other materials). Button blanks (960630) are distinct because they are not yet finished buttons; they require further manufacturing steps to be complete. Misclassification can occur if an item is mistakenly identified as a finished button when it is, in fact, an intermediate product in the button manufacturing process.

Raw materials (e.g., plastic sheets, metal rods): While button blanks are made from raw materials, the raw materials themselves would be classified under their respective chapters (e.g., Chapter 39 for plastics, Chapters 72-83 for metals). Button blanks (960630) have undergone initial processing to be identifiable as parts of buttons, distinguishing them from undifferentiated raw materials. For instance, a sheet of plastic (3920) is not a button blank until it has been cut or shaped specifically for button production.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Button blanks?

The HS code for button blanks is 960630. This code specifically covers button moulds and other parts of buttons, including button blanks, which are unfinished components intended for button manufacturing.

How are button blanks different from finished buttons in HS classification?

Button blanks (960630) are unfinished or semi-finished components that require further processing to become complete buttons. Finished buttons are classified under subheadings like 960621, 960622, or 960629, depending on their material, as they are ready for use. The distinction lies in their stage of manufacture and the extent of processing completed.