Metal Teeth Zipper from Mexico
Heavy-duty slide fastener with interlocking metal teeth stamped from brass or steel tape, used for jeans, bags, and outerwear. Classified in HTS 9607.19.00.60 as 'other' slide fasteners excluding those wholly of plastic or specified types. The robust construction distinguishes it from lighter nylon alternatives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide engineering specs showing metal content exceeds plastic to avoid plastics subheading; test for lead content per CPSIA if for children's products
• Watch for undervaluation claims on high-volume shipments