Heading 9607

Slide fasteners and parts thereof

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Heading 9607 covers slide fasteners, commonly called zippers, and the parts used to make or repair them. It splits first by finished fasteners versus parts, then by the material of the scoops or filament, or by part type such as sliders. Finished fasteners fall in 9607.11 and 9607.19, while parts fall in 9607.20.

Products in this heading

Metal zippers for jackets and jeans
Plastic coil zippers with interlocking scoops
Plastic zippers made with continuous filament
Separating zippers used on outerwear
Zipper sliders with pulls
Zipper pulls and other repair parts sold separately
Zipper end stops and top stops
Long zipper chain on rolls, cut to length

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the item is a complete slide fastener or a separate part.
For finished fasteners, whether the chain scoops are base metal or plastic.
For plastic fasteners, whether the scoops are molded pieces or continuous plastic filament.
For parts, whether the item is a slider, with or without a pull, or another part such as stops.
The material of any metal parts if you are describing the goods to a broker.

Often confused with

Buttons and snap fasteners
Buttons, press studs and snap fasteners have their own heading.
Heading 9606
Press studs and button molds
These are button-type fasteners, not slide fasteners.
Heading 9606
Hook and loop fasteners
Tape fasteners are classified by the textile material, not as slide fasteners.
Combs and hair clips
Hair fastenings of that type belong to heading 9615.
Heading 9615

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for metal zippers?

Slide fasteners fitted with chain scoops of base metal are classified under 9607.11.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 10%.

What is the duty on plastic zippers?

Plastic slide fasteners are classified under 9607.19.00.20 for chain scoops, 9607.19.00.40 for continuous plastic filament or 9607.19.00.60 for other, all at a general (MFN) rate of 13%.

How do I classify zipper sliders imported on their own?

Sliders imported apart from the finished fastener are parts of slide fasteners and go under 9607.20.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 11.5%. Other parts, such as stops, fall under 9607.20.00.80 at the same rate.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.