Product classification
HS code for Wooden buttons: 9606.29
Buttons, of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material.
Classification of wooden buttons under HS 9606.29
Wooden buttons are classified under HS code 9606.29. While wood products are generally found in Chapter 44, the Harmonized System follows a hierarchy where specific finished articles are often grouped by function rather than material. Chapter 96 covers "Miscellaneous manufactured articles," and heading 9606 is specifically for buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs. Subheading 9606.29 is a residual category for buttons that are not made of base metal (9606.22) or plastics (9606.21) and are not covered with textile material. Wooden buttons fall here because they are functional fasteners. The classification applies regardless of whether the wood is natural, stained, or lacquered. Even if the buttons are highly decorative or used in craft applications, their primary identity as a fastener dictates their placement in 9606. This classification also includes button blanks, which are the rough shapes of buttons before they are finished or drilled with holes. It is important to note that if the wooden item is purely decorative and cannot function as a fastener, it might be moved to Chapter 44, but standard apparel buttons made of wood are strictly 9606.29. This ensures consistency across international trade, as the function of the item as a garment accessory takes precedence over its wooden composition.
- Covers
- Turned wooden clothing buttons
- Laser-cut wooden buttons
- Wooden toggle fasteners for coats
- Unfinished wooden button blanks
- Decorative wooden buttons for knitwear
- Also under 9606.29
- Atelier Brunette buttons
- Bottoni & Bottoni (Italian shell buttons)
- various artisanal wooden buttons
- vintage glass buttons
Codes often confused with 9606.29
Common mistake. Wooden buttons are often incorrectly classified under 4421.99, which is the catch-all code for "other articles of wood." However, because 9606 is more specific to the function of the item, it takes precedence under General Interpretative Rule 3(a). They are also sometimes confused with 9606.21 if the wood is coated in a thick plastic resin.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960629 (the code used for wooden buttons), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960629 (the code used for wooden buttons) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 44% 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 960629, not only wooden buttons.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $44M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $40M 21% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$12M 6.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $190M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $154M 44% of world imports
- 2 Myanmar $20M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$13M 3.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $348M 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 wooden buttons
Brazil classifies wooden buttons under NCM 9606.29.00: HS 9606.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wooden buttons
What is the HS code for Wooden buttons?
The HS code for Wooden buttons is 960629 (Buttons; of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material). The HS code for wooden buttons is 9606.29, which covers buttons not made of metal or plastic.
How do I classify Wooden buttons for customs?
Wooden buttons is classified under HS code 960629 — Buttons; of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are wooden toggles classified differently?
No, wooden toggles used as fasteners on duffle coats or jackets are also classified under HS code 9606.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden buttons (HS 960629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960629 (the code used for wooden buttons) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($44M, 23% of world exports), China ($40M) and Vietnam (about $12M). World exports came to about $190M, 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 wooden buttons (HS 960629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960629 (the code used for wooden buttons) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($154M, 44% of world imports), Myanmar ($20M) and Vietnam (about $13M). World imports came to about $348M, 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 Wooden buttons the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960629 for Wooden 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 wooden buttons in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden buttons (HS 960629) is classified under NCM 9606.29.00.