Natural Horn Materials · Ox horn · Button blanks
Ox Horn Button Blanks
HS Code 9606.30
Round blanks cut from natural ox horn, 6 mm thick, in nine diameters from 12 to 31 mm. Supplied smooth-finished to button manufacturers for drilling, turning and polishing.
Ox horn is lighter and more translucent than buffalo horn, with honey and pink tones and natural black spots that give each button its own pattern. Spotted grades are sorted by how much of the surface the spots cover, so you can order the exact look you need.
- 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: natural, spotted, pink and jet black
- Spot coverage stated for each spotted grade
- Sold by weight, from 100 kg
Material and processing
100% natural ox 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. For spotted grades, the code tells you the spot coverage. Send a reference sample or photo if you are matching an existing button.
Specification
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural ox 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 |
|---|---|
| Pure White | Light natural, without spots |
| Colour 9 | Light, with 5–10% black spots |
| Colour 9A | Light, with 15–35% black spots |
| Colour 10 | Light, with 35–40% black spots |
| Colour 10 Dark | Mostly dark, with about 10% light spots |
| Pink Light | Light pink tone, soft mottling |
| Pink Medium | Pink to amber, darker mottling |
| Pink Dark | Deep reddish amber, dark mottling |
| Jet Black | Solid black |
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 Ox Horn Button Blanks
Send quantity, destination and Incoterm. We reply with a Proforma Invoice within 24 hours.