Industrial Zipper Track Guard
Metal guards designed to protect zipper tracks in heavy machinery covers or tents, providing commercial durability. These are parts of slide fasteners, not consumer retail items, and are classified under tariff item 9607.20.90 as other parts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the guards incorporate textile materials
If the guards are made of or include textile materials, this sibling tariff item for textile parts of slide fasteners may apply.
If the guards are sold as part of a complete slide fastener
This item covers other slide fasteners, and if the guards are integral to a complete zipper, classification may shift to the complete fastener.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly document the industrial end-use of the guards, as this may affect CBSA classification
• Ensure the guards are not part of a complete slide fastener system, which would fall under a different tariff item
• Keep records of the metal composition to facilitate customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 9607.20.90
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Auto-Lock Zipper Mechanism
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Brass Zipper Slider Box
A brass box component that guides the slider along zipper tracks, designed for heavy-duty applications such as boots. It provides structural integrity to the slide fastener mechanism and is classified as a part of slide fasteners under tariff item 9607.20.90.
Curved Zipper Slider
A curved zipper slider is a specialized component designed for zippers that follow non-linear paths, such as those in luggage and sportswear. It is imported separately and is a part of a slide fastener, ensuring smooth operation along curved contours.
Curved Zipper Slider for Sportswear
A curved zipper slider engineered for performance sportswear, designed to glide smoothly along angled zipper paths. This specialized slider is a part of a slide fastener, falling under tariff item 9607.20.90 for other slide fastener parts.
Decorative Enamel Zipper Slider
A decorative zipper slider with an enamel inlay, used for designer clothing. Under Chapter 96 Note 4, this slider can include minor precious metal or stone constituents and still be classified as a slide fastener part, fitting tariff item 9607.20.90.