Nylon Coil Zipper from China
A continuous nylon coil slide fastener used in garment manufacturing, featuring plastic teeth formed from coiled nylon filament and a metal or plastic slider. It falls under HTS 9607.19.00.60 as an 'other' slide fastener not specified as plastic or metal, commonly employed for lightweight apparel like jackets and dresses. This classification applies to fully assembled zippers ready for sewing into products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify zipper length and pull tab material for accurate subheading classification; ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC textile rules
• Common pitfall: misclassifying separable bottom stops as separate parts under 9607.90