Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor

HS v2017 Code: 960610

About press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor

hs code 960610 covers the classification of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs, which are essential components in a wide range of industries. These fastening devices are used to securely join and detach materials, making them crucial for the production and assembly of various consumer and industrial products. The global market for these fasteners is driven by the increasing demand for efficient and reliable fastening solutions across diverse applications, contributing to the overall growth of the international trade and manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs typically involves a combination of stamping, molding, and assembly processes. Manufacturers use specialized machinery to cut, shape, and assemble the individual components, ensuring consistent quality and performance. The fasteners are often made from durable materials such as metal, plastic, or a combination of both, depending on the specific application requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 960610 items include raw materials such as 7326 Other articles of iron or steel, 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, and various metal alloys. Additionally, manufacturers rely on specialized machinery and tools, as well as skilled labor, to ensure efficient and precise production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 960610 are the press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 9401 (Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof), 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof.

Revisions to 960610

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 960610. The most recent 1 version of this code (960610) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 960610 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9606'>9606: Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960610'>960610: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960621'>960621: Buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960622'>960622: Buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960629'>960629: Buttons; of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960630'>960630: Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks</a>"]

    

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