9606.22.00.00 - Of base metal, not covered with textile material

This HTS category, 9606.22.00.00, specifically classifies buttons made of base metal that are not covered with textile material. Base metal refers to non-precious metals, such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass, and copper, and their alloys. The defining characteristic of this category is the material composition and the absence of any textile covering. These buttons are commonly found on garments, accessories, and other textile-based products where durability and a metallic aesthetic are desired.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 9606.21.00.00 covers buttons of plastics, also not covered with textile material. Therefore, the primary differentiator is the material of the button itself: base metal versus plastic. HTS 9606.29.00.00 encompasses "other" buttons not specifically classified elsewhere within the 9606.20 heading, often including those made of materials other than plastic or base metal, or those that might have unique constructions not fitting the more specific categories.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 9606.22.00.00 hinges on confirming the button is constructed primarily of base metal and lacks any fabric or textile overlay. Examples would include standard metal buttons used on jeans, workwear, or formal attire, as well as decorative metal buttons that are not coated with cloth or thread.