YKK Nylon Zipper Teeth Tape from China
A continuous strip of nylon coil teeth attached to fabric tape, used as the core component for assembling slide fasteners. It falls under HTS 9607.20.00 as a distinct part of slide fasteners, separate from the complete zipper assembly. These are imported in bulk for manufacturing into finished zippers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49%
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 material composition (nylon vs metal) via lab testing to confirm classification under 9607
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'zipper tape with teeth only' to avoid misclassification as complete fasteners