# Customs tariff code 9606: Knöpfe, Druckknöpfe; Knopfformen und andere Teile; Knopfrohlinge

> Customs tariff code 9606 covers Knöpfe, Druckknöpfe; Knopfformen und andere Teile; Knopfrohlinge. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/9606
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 9606
- Third-country duty: none at this level
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
  - 9606 Knöpfe, Druckknöpfe; Knopfformen und andere Teile; Knopfrohlinge

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 9606

Zu Unterposition 9606 3000: Hierher gehören die in den Erläuterungen zu Position 9606 des HS, dritter Absatz, Buchstabe B), zweiter Unterabsatz, Ziffern 1), 2) und 3) genannten Waren.

### Kapitel 96

1. Zu Kapitel 96 gehören nicht: a) Schminkstifte und Stifte für die Körperpflege (Kapitel 33) (RV E9601A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 66 (z. B. Teile von Regenschirmen oder Gehstöcken) (RV E9601B00); c) Fantasieschmuck (Position 7117) (RV E9601C00); d) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoff (Kapitel 39) (RV E9601D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge, Schneidwaren, Essbestecke) mit Griffen oder Teilen aus Schnitz- oder Formstoffen; gesondert gestellt gehören diese Griffe und Teile zu Position 9601 oder 9602 (RV E9601E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 90 (z. B. …

## Subdivisions of this code

- 9606.10 Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press studs and parts therefor
- 9606.21 Of plastics, not covered with textile material
- 9606.22 Of base metal, not covered with textile material
- 9606.29 Other
- 9606.30 Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 9606 cover?

Code 9606 covers Knöpfe, Druckknöpfe; Knopfformen und andere Teile; Knopfrohlinge. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 9606?

TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 9606. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

### What is the HS code for 9606?

The first six digits form the HS code: 9606. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 9606 have?

9606 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 9606 sit in the tariff?

9606 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 9606?

The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9606. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.

### What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

### Does customs tariff code 9606 change?

9606 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/9606.