Natural Horn Materials · Buffalo horn · Button blanks
Buffalo Horn Button Blanks
HS Code 9606.30
Round blanks cut from natural water buffalo horn, 6 mm thick, in nine diameters from 12 to 31 mm. Supplied smooth-finished to button manufacturers for drilling, turning and polishing.
Buffalo horn ranges from light natural tones with fine grain to deep tortoiseshell and jet black. Every lot is graded by our colour codes and checked against your approved sample before packing, so the buttons you make match from one order to the next.
- Sizes
- 12–31 mm
- Colour grades
- 9
- Unit of sale
- Per kg
Key features
- 9 diameters, 12–31 mm, 6 mm thick
- 9 colour grades, from light natural to jet black
- Graded by colour code against your approved sample
- Sold by weight, from 100 kg
Material and processing
100% natural water buffalo horn. The horn is cleaned, softened by boiling, cut into round blanks, dried and smooth-finished.
Ordering guidance
Tell us the diameters, colour codes and kilograms you need for each. If you are matching an existing button, send a physical reference or photo; we confirm the closest grade and send samples for approval before packing.
Specification
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural water buffalo horn |
| Diameters | 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 29, 31 mm |
| Diameters in lignes | ≈ 19, 22, 25, 30, 33, 36, 41, 46, 49 L1 ligne = 0.635 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Colour grades | 9See colour grade table |
| Finish | Smooth finished, undrilled |
Each lot is graded by size and colour, and checked against your approved sample before packing.
Colour grades
| Code | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Colour 01 | Light natural, soft brown grain |
| Colour 02 | Light, with dark brown mottling |
| Colour 03 | Amber, with dark tortoiseshell markings |
| Colour 04 | Deep reddish brown |
| Colour 05 | Black, with amber streaks |
| Colour 06 | Black, with light brown streaks |
| Colour 07 | Black, with a faint reddish tone |
| Jet Black | Solid black |
| Jet Black with Flowers | Black, with light grey flower-like grain |
Colour codes as per our shade card. Horn is a natural material, so colour and grain vary from piece to piece within each grade. Samples by colour grade are available on request.
Packing and shipping
Packaging, loading and terms
Packaging options
- Export cartons
- Bags
- Packed and labelled by size and colour grade
- Custom labelling with buyer brand and details on request
Order and shipping
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit of sale | Per kg |
| Minimum order quantity | 100 kg |
| Lead time | 15–30 days from order confirmation, depending on sizes and colour grades |
| Shipping | Sea freight (LCL or full container) or air freight |
| Port of loading | Chennai Port (sea) · Chennai Airport (air) |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF (sea) · FCA, CPT (air) |
Storage and handling
Store cartons in a dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat. Horn is a natural material: keep it away from prolonged damp or high heat to prevent warping.
Applications
- Button manufacturing (drilling, turning and polishing)
Documents supplied with this product
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list with size and colour breakdown
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Fumigation certificate, if required by the destination
Request a quotation for Buffalo Horn Button Blanks
Send quantity, destination and Incoterm. We reply with a Proforma Invoice within 24 hours.