Nylon Coil Zipper for Jeans from China
A slide fastener with continuous plastic filament coil teeth, typically nylon, fitted for use in denim jeans. It falls under HTS 9607.19.0040 because it is a complete slide fastener equipped with continuous plastic filament rather than metal or discrete plastic teeth. Commonly used in casual apparel for its flexibility and lightweight properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the filament is continuous plastic (e.g
• nylon coil) via material testing to avoid reclassification to metal tooth zippers
• Include detailed invoices specifying length, slider type, and end-use to facilitate customs clearance