Invisible Zipper from Germany
Concealed slide fastener with coiled teeth hidden behind fabric tape, designed for elegant garment applications like dresses and skirts. HTS 9607.19.00.60 covers this as an 'other' type not specified elsewhere, valued for seamless aesthetic integration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document coil vs. molded teeth to confirm non-plastic classification; include care labels if resold as trim
• Pitfall: confusing with open-end zippers which may have different bottom stop specs