What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 96061010?

HSN code 96061010 (Buttons) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 96061010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 96061010 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 96061010 cover?

HSN code 96061010 covers Buttons. It sits under Chapter 96 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles, in Section XX – MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 96061010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 96061010 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Buttons HSN Code 9606

Q: What is the HSN code for Buttons?

The HSN code for Buttons is 96061010, classified under Chapter 96 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for buttons?

Press-fasteners and snap-fasteners are classified under 96061010, and their parts under 96061020, within heading 9606.

18% IGSTSchedule II

Buttons, press-fasteners and snap-fasteners are classified under HSN heading 9606. Press/snap-fasteners and their parts each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

9606

Primary code

96061010

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Buttons HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9606 (buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanks). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
96061010	Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs	18%	10%
96061020	Parts	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 96061010; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for buttons?

The HSN code for buttons is 9606 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for buttons the most common is 96061010, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How buttons is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for buttons narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 962-digitMiscellaneous manufactured articles
96064-digit headingBUTTONS, PRESS-FASTENERS, SNAP-FASTENERS AND PRESS-STUDS, BUTTON MOULDS AND OTHER PARTS OF THESE ARTICLES; BUTTON BLANKS
9606106-digit subheadingPress-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs and parts thereof :
960610108-digit tariff itemPress-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs

Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

GST on buttons

Buttons (HSN 9606) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 96061010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported buttons

When buttons (HSN 96061010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 0% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹12.1. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 96061010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for buttons is 9606 at the heading level, with 96061010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.