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U.S. imports of press-fasteners, snap-fasteners & press-studs, and parts (HS 960610) totaled $878K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Press-Fasteners, Snap-Fasteners & Press-Studs, and Parts paid $117K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $706K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPress-fasteners, snap-fasteners, and press-studs — mechanical closure devices widely used in apparel, luggage, leather goods, and industrial textiles — are subdivided in the US schedule by unit value per dozen pairs, with those valued at or below $0.20 per dozen pairs (9606104000) and those valued above that threshold (9606108000) carrying different duty treatment. Japan leads US supply for this heading, reflecting its established precision-hardware manufacturing base for high-quality garment fasteners, with Mexico and China as significant secondary sources. Correct value documentation per dozen pairs — not per individual fastener — is the most common compliance point importers must manage.
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Japan's dominance in this category reflects its long-established precision metalworking industry and the preference of major apparel and accessories brands for Japanese-made fasteners, which are valued for consistent tolerances, finish quality, and reliability in high-end garments and leather goods. Premium snap-fasteners from Japanese suppliers typically fall into the higher-value tariff bracket (9606108000), where price competition from lower-cost sources is less intense.
The value threshold for classification between 9606104000 and 9606108000 is expressed per dozen pairs, not per individual fastener. Importers must calculate and declare the customs value on a per-dozen-pairs basis on the commercial invoice. Errors in the unit of measure — for example, declaring value per gross or per individual piece — are a frequent source of misclassification and CBP inquiry.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $172K | $1.8M | +$1.6M |
| JAPAN | $312K | $40K | -$272K |
| TAIWAN | $158K | $44K | -$113K |
| FRENCH POLYNESIA | -- | $179K | +$179K |
| CANADA | -- | $131K | +$131K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9606108000 | PRESS-FASTENERS,SNAP-FASTENERS,ETC,VAL GT.20 PR DZ | $627K | 15.51% | $71K |
| 9606104000 | PRESS FASTENER,SNAP FASTENER,ETC VAL LT=.20 PR DZ | $250K | 18.46% | $46K |
PRESS-FASTENERS,SNAP-FASTENERS,ETC,VAL GT.20 PR DZ
PRESS FASTENER,SNAP FASTENER,ETC VAL LT=.20 PR DZ
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9606100000 | PRESS-FASTENERS, SNAP-FASTNERS & PRESS-STUDS& PTS | $2.8M |
PRESS-FASTENERS, SNAP-FASTNERS & PRESS-STUDS& PTS
6.6M grs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $17K | $978K | +$961K |
| Georgia | $251K | $217K | -$34K |
| Kentucky | $38K | $310K | +$271K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANAMA CITY, FL | -- | $968K | +$968K |
| LAREDO, TX | $172K | $288K | +$116K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $432K | -- | -$432K |