HTS Code · Chapter 96 · Updated Nov 8, 2026

9606.21.60.00Buttons

Also written 9606216000 and 9606.21.6000

HTS Code 9606.21.60.00 covers any article best defined as Miscellaneous Manufactured ArticlesMiscellaneous manufactured articlesButtons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks:Buttons:Of plastics, not covered with textile material:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from China pay 42.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 9606.21.60.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39.7% to 42.2%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9606.21.60.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 42.2%; $4,220.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 42.67%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $14,267.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty4.7%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 9606.21.60.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 4.7%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AAUBBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 45%
Units of Quantity: gross

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China42.2%
Mexico14.7%
Canada14.7%
Vietnam17.2%
Germany10%

Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9606.21.60.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $2M of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00), down 30% on 2024, mostly from China (32%), Thailand (23%) and Taiwan (13%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
China	$636K	32%	53%	42.2%
Thailand	$467K	23%	14%	17.2%
Taiwan	$271K	13%	24%	10%
Italy	$200K	10%	30%	10%
Canada	$193K	10%	206%	14.7%0% with USMCA
South Korea	$125K	6%	198%	12.5%
India	$51K	3%	29%	14.7%
Japan	$20K	1%	82%	12.5%
Portugal	$16K	1%	85%	10%
Colombia	$11K	1%	38%	17.2%12.5% with US-Colombia TPA

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 8, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9606.21.60.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from China pay 42.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

42.2%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	4.7%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	42.2%
Mexico	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	14.7%0% with USMCA
Canada	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	14.7%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	17.2%
Germany	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.3%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.8%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.8%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.3%9903.05.76	10%
India	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	14.7%
Ireland	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.3%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.3%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.8%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	17.2%
Malaysia	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	14.7%
United Kingdom	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	14.7%
France	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.3%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	14.7%
Brazil	4.7%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	42.2%
Bangladesh	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	14.7%
Cambodia	4.7%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	14.7%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from China pay 42.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Mexico pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Canada pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Vietnam pay 17.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.3%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.3%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from India pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.3%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.3%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.8%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Thailand pay 17.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Malaysia pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from United Kingdom pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.3%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Indonesia pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Brazil pay 42.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Bangladesh pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Cambodia pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Section 20 NotesMiscellaneous Manufactured Articles Chapter 96 NotesMiscellaneous manufactured articles

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What does HTS code 9606.21.60.00 cover?

HTS code 9606.21.60.00 covers buttons (Other), classified under Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.7%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9606.21.60.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9606.21.60.00 is 4.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from China?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from China pay 42.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Vietnam pay 17.2% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of buttons (HTS 9606.21.60.00) from Mexico pay 14.7% in duties: the 4.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 9606.21.60.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $2M of buttons under HTS 9606.21.60.00, mostly from China (32%), Thailand (23%) and Taiwan (13%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9606.21.60.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9606.21.60.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.

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