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U.S. imports of parts of slide fasteners (HS 960720) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Parts of Slide Fasteners paid $250K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Slide Fasteners imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSliders, pulls, top stops, bottom stops, and other discrete components used in zipper assembly are classified here rather than as complete fasteners. The US schedule separates sliders with or without pulls (9607200040) — the most commercially significant component category — from all other parts (9607200080). Taiwan leads US import supply for this heading, reflecting the island's deep integration into global zipper component manufacturing, with Indonesia and Japan also notable sources. Importers should be precise about whether goods are complete assembled fasteners or discrete parts, as the distinction affects both classification and applicable duty rates.
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A slider imported without an attached chain or tape is classified as a part of a slide fastener under 9607.20, specifically under 9607200040 if it includes a pull tab. The slider must be identifiable as a zipper component; a generic metal or plastic slide not designed specifically for zipper use could fall elsewhere. Retaining product specifications and supplier documentation helps support the classification at entry.
Taiwan hosts several globally significant zipper component manufacturers that supply both branded zipper makers and independent assemblers worldwide. The island's precision metalworking and plastics industries have built deep specialization in slider and stop production. This means US importers often source finished zippers from one origin and replacement or assembly-line components from Taiwan, creating a split supply chain that requires careful classification discipline to avoid treating parts as finished goods.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9607200080 | PARTS OF SLIDE FASTENERS,NESOI | $912K | 22.64% | $205K |
| 9607200040 | SLIDERS,WITH OR WITHOUT PULLS | $179K | 25.78% | $45K |
PARTS OF SLIDE FASTENERS,NESOI
SLIDERS,WITH OR WITHOUT PULLS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9607200000 | PARTS OF SLIDE FASTENERS | $5.2M |
PARTS OF SLIDE FASTENERS
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SANITARY PADS, TAMPONS, DIAPERS, DIAPER LINERS ETC
HS 961900
VACUUM FLASKS, OTH VACUUM VESSELS, COMPLETE; PARTS
HS 961700
HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
HS 960390
BALL POINT PENS
HS 960810
FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
HS 960820
VEG MOLDED RESIN ETC CARVING MATERIAL, NESOI
HS 960200
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $590K | $1.6M | +$973K |
| North Carolina | $27K | $986K | +$959K |
| Michigan | $11K | $826K | +$816K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $651K | $20K | -$631K |
| YSLETA, TX | -- | $654K | +$654K |