YKK Nylon Zipper Teeth Tape from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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