U.S. imports of Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) (HS 960629) totaled $250K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) paid $82K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 32.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) imports of $250K in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $211K.
Last updated: August 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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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.
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Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 9606
Subheading 960629 · $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606296000 | Buttons, NESOI | $215K | 34.72% | 96.99% | $75K |
| 9606294000 | Buttons, of Pearl or Shell | $20K | 14.44% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 9606292000 | Buttons, of Acrylic or Polyestr Resin, Cov W Textil | $16K | 30.88% | 100.00% | $5K |
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 | $63K |
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
origin
China and Italy together supply 91% of it. China pays 39.5% duty; Panama 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 32.90% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$250KYoY · free account
Exports
$63KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5M of Buttons, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) and exported $720K.
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.