Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous articles under the Harmonized System, including worked carving materials of animal or vegetable origin, brooms, brushes, sieves, buttons, slide fasteners, ballpoint pens, lighters, smoking pipes, combs, hairpins, scent sprays, vacuum flasks, and more. These goods typically have multiple uses or are made from multiple materials and are not more specifically named in other chapters. This chapter aims to provide a clear classification position for these finished products that are difficult to classify by material, avoiding conflicts with chapters classified by material such as Chapter 39 for plastics and Chapter 44 for wood. Heading 9606 specifically covers various buttons, collar studs, cufflinks, press-fasteners, and blanks and parts thereof. This heading includes not only finished buttons but also unfinished or undecorated button blanks, as well as dedicated parts such as button cores and shells. However, it should be noted that similar fasteners such as slide fastener sliders (9607) and shoe lace fasteners (8308) are not classified under this heading. Heading 9606 is further subdivided by material into subheadings for plastics, base metal, other materials, etc., reflecting the hierarchical logic of classification by material. Code 960629 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "96" represent Chapter 96 (miscellaneous articles); digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 9606 (buttons, collar studs, cufflinks, press-fasteners, etc.); digits 5-6 "29" represent the subheading "of other materials." Specifically, subheading 9606.2 is "Buttons of other materials," which is further subdivided into 9606.21 (of plastics, not covered with textile material) and 9606.22 (of base metal, not covered with textile material), while 9606.29 covers buttons made of all materials other than plastics and base metal, such as wood, shell, bone, leather, ceramics, glass, etc. This subheading is a residual category; any buttons not listed under the preceding specific materials are classified under this code. This product is classified under 960629 because its material is neither plastics (subheading 9606.21) nor base metal (subheading 9606.22), and it is not covered with textile material. If the button is covered with textile material, it may be classified under 9606.30. In addition, if the button is a component of a garment and is presented together with the garment, it may be classified as the garment, but buttons presented separately should be classified under 9606. Therefore, for buttons made of wood, shell, bone, etc., 960629 is the only correct subheading.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "wooden button," "shell button," "horn button," etc., which should accurately reflect the material and use. Material: A detailed description of the main material of the button, such as "shell," "wood," "horn," "ceramics," "glass," etc., which must be specific to a single material. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name (in Chinese and English) should be declared; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand." Specifications and Model: Includes the button's dimensions (diameter, thickness), shape (round, square, etc.), model, etc., to facilitate customs identification. Use: Explain the use of the button, such as "for clothing," "for bags," "for decoration," etc. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging method and quantity, such as "1000 pieces/bag," "5000 pieces/carton," etc. Whether Covered with Textile Material: Clearly answer yes or no; if yes, it may be classified under 9606.30. Product Name: Shell button; Material: Shell; Brand: No brand; Specifications and Model: diameter 10mm, round, model BC-10; Use: For clothing; Packaging Specifications: 5000 pieces/bag; Whether Covered with Textile Material: No. Incorrectly declaring as made of plastics or base metal, leading to wrong subheading. Ignoring the "Whether Covered with Textile Material" element, which may result in incorrect classification under 9606.30. False brand declaration, triggering intellectual property infringement risks.

The core determination basis for classification is the material of the button and whether it is covered with textile material. First, the button must fall within the scope of heading 9606, i.e., fasteners used for clothing, bags, etc. Second, determine the subheading based on material: of plastics, not covered with textile material goes to 9606.21; of base metal, not covered with textile material goes to 9606.22; of other materials goes to 9606.29; covered with textile material goes to 9606.30. Therefore, for buttons made of wood, shell, bone, etc., as long as they are not covered with textile material, they are classified under 960629. 960621 Buttons of plastics: Material is plastics, not covered with textile material; whereas 960629 is of other materials. 960622 Buttons of base metal: Material is base metal, not covered with textile material; whereas 960629 is of other materials. 960630 Buttons covered with textile material: Regardless of the core material, as long as it is covered with textile material, it is classified under this code. 960610 Press-fasteners and parts thereof: Press-fasteners are a specific type of fastener, usually composed of two parts, whereas buttons are single-piece. 960711 Slide fasteners of base metal: Slide fasteners are continuous interlocking fasteners, functionally different from buttons. Confirm whether the button material is plastics or base metal? Is it covered with textile material? Does it belong to press-fasteners or slide fasteners or similar goods? Is it presented separately, rather than together with a garment? Are the brand and specifications and model completely declared?

How to check the tariff rate for 960629? You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party tariff query tools by entering HS code 960629 and information such as country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail. Are wooden buttons and shell buttons both classified under 960629? Yes, as long as they are not covered with textile material, buttons made of wood, shell, bone, ceramics, and other non-plastic, non-base-metal materials are all classified under 960629. If a button is covered with textile material, which code should it be classified under? It should be classified under 960630, which covers all buttons covered with textile material, regardless of whether the core material is plastics, metal, or other materials. What is the difference between buttons and press-fasteners? Buttons are usually single-piece and fixed to clothing by sewing; press-fasteners consist of two parts and are fastened by pressing, belonging to different subheadings under heading 9606, with press-fasteners classified under 960610. How should the brand column be filled in during declaration? If there is a brand, fill in the brand name (in Chinese and English); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand." If the brand involves intellectual property, authorization proof must be provided to avoid infringement. How are buttons classified when imported together with garments? If the buttons are already sewn onto the garment, they are usually classified as the garment; if they are separately packaged and imported with the garment, the buttons should be classified separately. The specific classification is based on the actual state at the time of declaration. What is the export tax rebate rate for 960629? The export tax rebate rate must be checked according to the latest regulations of the State Taxation Administration and may be adjusted in different periods. The current rebate rate can be checked through the electronic tax bureau or tax rebate agency. What are the consequences of incorrect classification? Incorrect classification may lead to supplementary tax payments, fines, credit downgrading, or even suspected smuggling. Enterprises are advised to classify accurately and consult professional customs brokers or customs when necessary.