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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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