U.S. exports of Slide Fasteners, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) (HS 960719) totaled $1.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Slide Fasteners, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) paid $195K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Slide Fasteners, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) imports of $1.2M in August 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $824K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastic-element zippers — including those with injection-molded plastic scoops (9607190020) and those formed from continuous plastic filament coils (9607190040) — dominate this heading and are the workhorses of the global apparel, bag, and outdoor-gear industries. China is the primary supplier, with Japan a significant source of higher-specification product; imports from Canada may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment. The distinction between molded-scoop and continuous-filament construction is commercially meaningful: coil zippers are lighter and more flexible, while molded-scoop types offer greater tooth-by-tooth durability.
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145 import shipments a month
A zipper with chain scoops of plastic (9607190020) uses individually molded or stamped plastic teeth attached to the tape, similar in structure to a metal-tooth zipper. A continuous plastic filament zipper (9607190040) — commonly called a coil or spiral zipper — uses a single extruded monofilament wound into a helical coil. The distinction matters for classification and also reflects real performance differences: coil zippers are standard in lightweight apparel and bags, while molded-tooth plastic zippers appear in heavier applications.
Yes. Plastic slide fasteners of Chinese origin have been subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should check the current Section 301 list and any applicable product exclusions at the time of entry filing, as coverage and exclusion status can change. A licensed customs broker can assist with current rate verification.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 9607
Subheading 960719 · $1.9M of $8.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.4M of Slide Fasteners, Not Elsewhere Specified (NESOI) and exported $21.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9607190020 | Slide Fasteners Fitted W Chain Scoops of Plastic | $549K | 12.37% | 62.05% | $68K |
| 9607190040 | Slide Fasteners Fitted W Continuous Plast Filamen | $324K | 14.10% | 87.02% | $46K |
| 9607190060 | Slide Fasteners, NESOI | $267K | 30.64% | 95.95% | $82K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9607190000 | Slide Fasteners, NESOI | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
22.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.14% of imports for consumption.