Product classification
HS code for Resin buttons: 9606.21
Buttons, of plastics, not covered with textile material.
Classification of resin buttons under HS 9606.21
Resin buttons are classified under HS code 960621. This classification is determined by the material composition and the functional nature of the product as a fastener. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, and heading 9606 is dedicated to buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and button moulds. The subheading 960621 specifically identifies buttons made of plastics that are not covered with textile material. Since most modern resin buttons are manufactured using synthetic resins like polyester or epoxy, they are legally defined as plastic articles within the nomenclature. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the resin is clear, colored, or designed to imitate natural materials like horn or pearl, provided the primary material is a synthetic resin or plastic polymer.
- Covers
- Polyester resin buttons
- Epoxy resin buttons
- Acrylic buttons
- Molded plastic buttons
- Uncovered resin fasteners
- Imitation horn buttons made of resin
- Also under 9606.21
- YKK plastic buttons
- Prym plastic buttons
- Coats plastic buttons
- various unbranded plastic garment buttons
Codes often confused with 9606.21
Common mistake. Resin buttons are often misclassified under 960622 if the customs agent mistakes the resin for a metallic finish, or 960629 if they are incorrectly identified as being made of materials other than plastic. Another common error is using 392690 (other articles of plastics), but the specific heading for buttons (9606) always takes precedence over the general heading for plastic articles. If the button is covered with fabric, it must be classified under 960629, even if the core is made of resin.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960621 (the code used for resin buttons), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960621 (the code used for resin buttons) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 33% 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 960621, not only resin buttons.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $244M 49% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $108M 22% of world exports
- 3 Spain $31M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $499M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $196M 33% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$74M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$42M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $604M 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 resin buttons
Brazil classifies resin buttons under NCM 9606.21.00: HS 9606.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about resin buttons
What is the HS code for Resin buttons?
The HS code for Resin buttons is 960621 (Buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile material). The HS code for resin buttons is 960621, which covers buttons of plastics, not covered with textile material.
How do I classify Resin buttons for customs?
Resin buttons is classified under HS code 960621 — Buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are resin buttons classified differently if they look like wood?
No, if the material is resin (plastic), they remain under 960621 regardless of their aesthetic appearance or imitation of other materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of resin buttons (HS 960621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960621 (the code used for resin buttons) in UN Comtrade data were China ($244M, 49% of world exports), Hong Kong ($108M) and Spain ($31M). World exports came to about $499M, 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 resin buttons (HS 960621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960621 (the code used for resin buttons) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($196M, 33% of world imports), Vietnam (about $74M) and Bangladesh (about $42M). World imports came to about $604M, 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 Resin buttons the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960621 for Resin buttons 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 resin buttons in Brazil?
In Brazil, resin buttons (HS 960621) is classified under NCM 9606.21.00.