U.S. exports of Base Metal Buttons (Not Textile-Covered) (HS 960622) totaled $890K in August 2026.
Importers of Base Metal Buttons (Not Textile-Covered) paid $85K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Buttons (Not Textile-Covered) imports of $329K in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $285K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataButtons cast or stamped from base metals such as brass, zinc alloy, or steel — and left without a textile covering — are classified here and enter the US under a single 10-digit line (9606220000). China dominates supply, with Italy and Mexico contributing premium and mid-tier product respectively. Importers sourcing from China should note that apparel-related notions have been subject to Section 301 tariff exposure, making origin and classification review a routine step before entry. Material composition and surface finish (anodized, plated, lacquered) are the key specification variables that distinguish these buttons from covered or non-metal alternatives.
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47 import shipments a month
The essential character test applies: if the button's exposed surface is predominantly base metal (brass, zinc alloy, steel, aluminum, etc.) and it is not covered with textile material, it falls under 960622. A button with a textile-wrapped face or shank would shift to a different subheading, and one made primarily of precious metal would exit Chapter 96 entirely. When the construction is ambiguous, a binding ruling from CBP is the safest path.
Yes. Metal buttons sourced from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list status and applicable exclusions at the time of entry, as rates and exclusion periods change. Consulting a licensed customs broker before shipment is advisable.
ImportsExports
Imports
$329KYoY · free account
Exports
$890KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.4M of Base Metal Buttons (Not Textile-Covered) and exported $6.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 9606
Subheading 960622 · $890K of $3.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606220000 | Buttons, of Base Metal, Not Coverd W Textile Mat | $327K | 25.87% | 94.49% | $85K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9606220000 | Buttons, of Base Metal, Not Coverd W Textile Mat | $890K |
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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Exports · August 2026
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China and Germany together take 62% of it.
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rate provision · imports
5.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 25.87% of imports for consumption.