U.S. imports of Button Molds, Parts of Buttons & Button Blanks (HS 960630) totaled $50K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Button Molds, Parts of Buttons & Button Blanks imports of $50K in August 2026 ran 40% below the year-to-date monthly average of $83K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUpstream button-making inputs — including molds used in button production, unfinished button blanks, and component parts — are classified here rather than as finished buttons. The US schedule distinguishes casein-based blanks (9606304000), a traditional material derived from milk protein historically favored in European tailoring, from all other molds, parts, and blanks (9606308000). Mexico leads US import supply for this heading, reflecting integrated North American apparel-supply-chain sourcing, with China and Taiwan also significant. Importers should confirm that blanks are genuinely unfinished — lacking holes, shanks, or surface decoration — to avoid reclassification as finished buttons.
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A button blank is an intermediate form that has not yet been drilled, shanked, or otherwise finished for use as a fastener. Once holes are punched or a shank is attached, CBP generally treats the article as a finished button subject to the appropriate finished-button subheading. The line can be fact-specific, and importers uncertain about the degree of finishing should seek a CBP binding ruling.
Casein, a milk-derived protein plastic, was the dominant button material for much of the 20th century and retains a niche in high-end shirting and tailoring. Its distinct material composition and separate commercial identity in the trade warranted its own line (9606304000). Importers of casein blanks should be prepared to provide material composition documentation, as the substance can resemble synthetic resins visually.
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Imports
$50KYoY · free account
Exports
$30KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $845K of Button Molds, Parts of Buttons & Button Blanks and exported $878K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 9606
Subheading 960630 · $50K of $2.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606308000 | Button Molds, Oth Pts of Buttons, Button Blank, NESOI | $50K | 10.53% | 76.66% | $5K |
| 9606304000 | Button Blanks of Casein | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9606300000 | Buttons Molds & Other Parts of Buttons; Button Bla | $30K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Vietnam and Mexico together supply 48% of it. Vietnam pays 18.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
23.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.53% of imports for consumption.