YKK #5 Metal Zipper Slider from China
This is a precision-engineered metal slider for #5 size zippers, designed to glide smoothly along zipper chains for clothing and bags. It falls under HTS 9607.20.00.40 as a dedicated part of slide fasteners, specifically sliders with an attached pull tab, excluding complete zippers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.5%
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 slider size and material compatibility with zipper chain to ensure correct classification under 9607.20.00.40; mismatches may lead to reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and manufacturer certifications to avoid customs delays on metal content declarations
• Label shipments clearly as 'zipper sliders' and include invoices specifying 'parts of slide fasteners' to prevent confusion with complete zippers