YKK Nylon Zipper Teeth Tape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21.5%
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
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