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

HS v2022 Code: 960610

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

HS code 960610 covers a diverse range of fastening devices, including press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs. These products play a crucial role in the manufacturing and textile industries, enabling the secure attachment of various components and materials. The global market for these fasteners is driven by the increasing demand for durable and efficient closure solutions across a wide array of applications, from clothing and accessories to industrial equipment and automotive parts.

Production process

The production of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs typically involves a combination of stamping, molding, and assembly processes. Manufacturers often use specialized machinery to cut, shape, and assemble the individual components, ensuring consistent quality and precision. The use of advanced materials, such as metal alloys and high-performance polymers, has also contributed to the development of more resilient and versatile fastening solutions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 960610 items include raw materials such as 720810 iron or non-alloy steel, 390110 polyethylene, and 392010 other plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, of plastics. Additionally, manufacturers rely on specialized machinery, such as stamping presses, injection molding equipment, and assembly lines, to ensure efficient and consistent production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 960610 are the various types of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries. These fastening devices are commonly used in the production of 620343 men's or boys' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts, 420212 trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, executive cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters, and similar containers, and 870829 (parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705).

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 960610.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9606'>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/v2022/960610'>960610: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960621'>960621: Buttons; of plastics, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960622'>960622: Buttons; of base metal, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960629'>960629: Buttons; of other than base metal or plastics, not covered with textile material</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960630'>960630: Button moulds and other parts of buttons; button blanks</a>"]

    

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