HS code for zippers
The U.S. HS code for zippers is usually 9607.19.00.20 (plastic teeth), with a 13% general duty and an estimated total of 25.5% from China and 25.5% 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 50.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic teeth | 9607.19.00.20 | 13% | 25.5% |
- 9607.19.00.20: Fitted with chain scoops of plastic
What decides the code
Slide fasteners with plastic chain scoops are classified under heading 9607, specifically 9607.19.00.20.
- The article must be a slide fastener, meaning interlocking teeth closed by a slider. A hook and loop strip or button closure is not a slide fastener and does not fall in heading 9607.
- The chain scoops are plastic, which places the fastener in 9607.19.00.20. Scoops of base metal move the same fastener to the metal subheading of 9607.19.
- The item is a finished slide fastener, not a part. Loose sliders, pulls, and scoops entered separately are parts of slide fasteners under heading 9607, not the fitted fastener line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying plastic zippers under 9606.21 or 9606.22 as buttons or snap fasteners is wrong. Those headings cover buttons and press fasteners, not interlocking slide fasteners.
- Putting zippers in 3926.90 as other articles of plastics is wrong. Heading 9607 covers slide fasteners specifically, so the plastic material alone does not move them to 3926.
- Treating a zipper as a textile article under 6217.10 or 6307.90 is wrong. The interlocking teeth and slider make it a slide fastener of heading 9607, not a made up textile accessory.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 25.5% = 13% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 50.5%.
- Vietnam
- 25.5% = 13% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9607.19.00.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic teeth
- CN 9607 19 00, 7.7%
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 zippers?
The U.S. HTS code for zippers is usually 9607.19.00.20 (plastic teeth). The first six digits, 9607.19, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on zippers from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9607.19.00.20 is 13%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 25.5% 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 25.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
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.