Nylon Coil Zipper from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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