Product classification
HS code for Button blanks: 9606.30
Button moulds and other parts of buttons, button blanks.
Classification of button blanks under HS 9606.30
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.
- Covers
- Unfinished button discs
- Rough-cut button shapes
- Pre-formed button components
- Button material cut to size for finishing
- Also under 9606.30
- YKK button blanks
- Riri button components
- Prym button parts
- Coats button blanks
Codes often confused with 9606.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960630 (the code used for button blanks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960630 (the code used for button blanks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960630, not only button blanks.
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 button blanks
Brazil classifies button blanks under NCM 9606.30.00: HS 9606.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about button blanks
What is the HS code for Button blanks?
The HS code for Button blanks is 960630 (Button moulds and other parts of buttons; 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 do I classify Button blanks for customs?
Button blanks is classified under HS code 960630 — Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of button blanks (HS 960630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960630 (the code used for button blanks) 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 button blanks (HS 960630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960630 (the code used for button blanks) 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.
Is the HS code for Button blanks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960630 for Button blanks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for button blanks in Brazil?
In Brazil, button blanks (HS 960630) is classified under NCM 9606.30.00.