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HTS 9606 Chapter 96 Section XX Synced Apr 28, 2026

Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks:

Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (South Korea)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at South Korea
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

This heading covers buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button molds, other parts of these articles, and button blanks.

button fastener snap button button mold button blank press stud
Duty stack · origin south korea

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

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Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 9606 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 28, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
Questions about 9606

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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HTS 9606 · synced Apr 28, 2026 14:34 UTC