HS code for zip ties
The U.S. HS code for zip ties is usually 3926.90.99.89 (nylon), with a 5.3% general duty and an estimated total of 17.8% from China and 17.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.8% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon | 3926.90.99.89 | 5.3% | 17.8% |
- 3926.90.99.89: Other
What decides the code
Nylon zip ties are classified as other articles of plastics under heading 3926, specifically subheading 3926.90.99.89.
- Material is nylon, a plastic of headings 3901 to 3914, so the article falls in heading 3926 as an other article of plastics.
- The ties are not textile, rubber, or metal, so no other chapter applies and the plastic article heading controls.
- They are a general-purpose fastening article with no more specific heading, so the residual subheading 3926.90.99.89 fits.
Common mistakes
- Classifying nylon zip ties under 3926.90.99.89 as textile ties is wrong because the tie is molded plastic, not a textile cord or strap.
- Using heading 8536 for cable ties is wrong because zip ties are not electrical connectors or terminals.
- Putting zip ties in heading 4202 or 6307 as cord or strap articles is wrong because the product is a plastic article of heading 3926.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.8%.
- Vietnam
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3926.90.99.89, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Nylon
- CN 3926 90 97, 6.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for zip ties?
The U.S. HTS code for zip ties is usually 3926.90.99.89 (nylon). The first six digits, 3926.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on zip ties from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3926.90.99.89 is 5.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.