Customs tariff code 9606.29: Other
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9606.29 covers Other. The third-country duty rate is 3.7 %, plus import VAT.
9606.29 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 96. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9606.29
- Third-country duty
- 3.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 9606.29
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.7 % | MFN |
| 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 |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören Kleiderknöpfe, Wäscheknöpfe und ähnliche Waren, die als Verschluss oder als Verzierung von Bekleidungsstücken, Haushaltswäsche usw. verwendet werden. Diese Waren können aus verschiedenen Stoffen bestehen und echte Perlen, Zuchtperlen, Edelsteine, Schmucksteine (natürliche, synthetische oder rekonstituierte Steine), Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallplattierungen aufweisen, vorausgesetzt, dass die genannten Materialien nur geringfügige Verzierungen oder unwesentliche Zutaten darstellen. Andernfalls sind sie in das Kapitel 71 einzureihen. Die in der Knopffabrikation hauptsächlich verwendeten Stoffe sind unedle Metalle, Holz, Steinnuss, Dumpalmnuss, Bein, Natur-Horn, Kunststoff, keramische Stoffe, Glas, Hartkautschuk, Presspappe, Leder (Naturleder oder rekonstituiertes Leder), Perlmutter, Elfenbein, Schildpatt usw. …
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
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9606.29 cover?
Code 9606.29 covers Other. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9606.29?
The third-country duty rate for 9606.29 is 3.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9606.29?
The first six digits form the HS code: 960629. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9606.29 have?
9606.29 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9606.29 sit in the tariff?
9606.29 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES > 9606 Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9606.29?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9606.29. 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 9606.29 change?
9606.29 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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