Alloy Metal Chain Scoop Zipper for Backpacks
A lightweight alloy zipper with chain scoops of base metal, designed for rugged backpacks. It is a slide fastener fitted with chain scoops of base metal, not air-tight or watertight, so it falls under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10% | — | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10% | — | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the zipper is designed to be air-tight or watertight
Sibling item covers slide fasteners with such properties.
If the chain scoops are not of base metal (e.g., plastic)
Other slide fasteners without base metal scoops fall here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the zipper is not air-tight or watertight, as that would shift classification to 9607.11.10
• Declare the base metal composition accurately (e.g
• alloy) to avoid reclassification
• Keep supplier documentation showing the chain scoops are of base metal
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