Polyester Zipper Pull Tabs from China
These are small knitted polyester tabs attached to zipper pulls on garments, serving as functional clothing accessories. They fall under HTS 6117.90.90.90 as knitted or crocheted parts of garments made of man-made fibers, specifically enhancing zipper usability on jackets and pants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm 659 category
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'knitted parts for garments' to avoid misclassification as trims
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; customs often scrutinizes small accessory shipments