Slide fasteners and parts thereof — HTS 9607
Slide fasteners and parts thereof
Chapter 96 › Heading 9607
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9607 covers slide fasteners—commonly called zippers—and parts of slide fasteners. It groups together complete fasteners and separate components used to make, repair, or assemble them, such as zipper assemblies and zipper parts. The heading is a broad 4-digit category, not usually the final code used for entry.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 9607. The classification commonly turns on the fastener’s construction or material, such as the type of teeth or elements, and whether the merchandise is a complete slide fastener or a part. Review the legal text, relevant notes, and the product’s actual physical characteristics; do not classify solely by its use or trade name.
What to check
- Identify whether the shipment contains a complete slide fastener, a component, or a mixed set, and describe each item separately if needed.
- Document the material and construction of the fastener elements, such as metal, molded plastic, or another type, and verify which distinction the applicable subheading uses.
- Check the fastener’s dimensions, design, and intended assembly if the subheadings distinguish among types or forms.
- Compare the product specification, photos, samples, and supplier documentation with the full 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and any applicable legal notes.
- Confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker or request a binding classification ruling when the construction or parts provision is unclear.
HTS heading 9607 summary
Slide fasteners and parts thereof is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9607.11.00.00 👉 | Fitted with chain scoops of base metal | 10% | Free | 66% |
| 9607.19.00 👉 | Other | 13% | Free | 66% |
| 9607.20.00 👉 | Parts | 11.5% | Free | 66% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9607?
Slide fasteners and parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.