Product classification
HS code for Button molds: 9606.30
Button moulds and other parts of buttons, button blanks.
Classification of button molds under HS 9606.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 9606.30
- YKK button blanks
- Riri button components
- Prym button parts
- Coats button blanks
Codes often confused with 9606.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960630 (the code used for button molds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960630 (the code used for button molds) 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 molds.
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 molds
Brazil classifies button molds 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 molds
What is the HS code for Button molds?
The HS code for Button molds is 960630 (Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks).
How do I classify Button molds for customs?
Button molds is classified under HS code 960630 — Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of button molds (HS 960630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960630 (the code used for button molds) 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 molds (HS 960630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960630 (the code used for button molds) 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 molds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960630 for Button molds 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 molds in Brazil?
In Brazil, button molds (HS 960630) is classified under NCM 9606.30.00.