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U.S. imports of buttons, not elsewhere specified (nesoi) (HS 960629) totaled $231K in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) paid $50K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $226K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) imports of $231K in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $206K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataButtons not classifiable under more specific material headings — including those of acrylic or polyester resin covered with textile, pearl or shell buttons, and residual types — are captured across four US tariff lines under this heading. Shell and pearl buttons (9606294000) carry particular commercial significance in the luxury apparel and shirting sectors, while textile-covered acrylic and polyester buttons (9606292000) serve mass-market garment production. China is the dominant supplier across most sub-categories, with Italy a key source for higher-end shell and resin varieties. Section 301 exposure applies to Chinese-origin goods, making material-based classification precision critical for duty planning.
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32 shipments/mo
Buttons of pearl or shell (HTS 9606294000) must be made from natural shell material — such as mother-of-pearl, trochus, or freshwater mussel shell. Imitation shell made from resin or plastic does not qualify and would fall under the acrylic/polyester or NESOI lines. Importers should retain supplier documentation confirming natural shell composition, as CBP may request laboratory analysis.
Each distinct button type in a mixed shipment should be separately classified and valued. If the shipment contains both textile-covered acrylic buttons and shell buttons, each line item must be declared under its correct 10-digit HTS code. Commingling without separate invoicing can trigger CBP examination and potential penalties for misclassification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$231KYoY · Pro
Exports
$37KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 75% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 21.67%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606296000 | Buttons,NESOI | $203K | 23.95% | 97.66% | $49K |
| 9606294000 | Buttons,of Pearl or Shell | $28K | 5.18% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 9606292000 | Buttons,of Acrylic or Polyestr Resin,Cov W Textil | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9606290000 | Buttons, NESOI | $37K |
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.
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Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 9606
Subheading 960629 · $231K of $2.5M