HS Code for Button molds

Button molds and button blanks are classified under HS code 9606.30. This classification is part of the broader heading 9606, which encompasses buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs, as well as their parts. Subheading 9606.30 specifically addresses the intermediate components used in the production of buttons. A button mold is the internal structural part, often made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to be covered with fabric or other materials. A button blank is a piece of material that has been cut to the approximate size and shape of a button but has not yet been drilled with holes or finished. The classification follows the principle that parts of articles are classified with those articles unless a more specific heading exists. Since these are dedicated parts for button manufacturing, they are correctly placed in this specialized subheading.

Products Included

• Metal button molds for fabric covering
• Plastic button blanks for further machining
• Wooden button cores
• Shell or bone blanks for high-end buttons
• Unfinished button discs without holes

Common Misclassification

Button molds are often misclassified under HS code 8480.71 or 8480.79, which cover industrial molds for plastics or metals. However, in the context of 9606.30, a "mold" is a component of the final product, not the industrial tool used to shape it. Another common error is using 9606.21 or 9606.22, which are reserved for finished buttons made of plastics or base metals. If the item is a finished button, it cannot be classified as a mold or blank under 9606.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for button blanks?

Button blanks, which are unfinished button shapes, are classified under HS code 9606.30.

Does this code include the machinery to make buttons?

No, this code is for the parts of the buttons themselves. Machinery for manufacturing buttons would be classified in Chapter 84.