U.S. exports of Slide Fasteners with Base Metal Chain Scoops (HS 960711) totaled $929K in August 2026.
Importers of Slide Fasteners with Base Metal Chain Scoops paid $88K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetal-tooth zippers — slide fasteners whose interlocking chain scoops are formed from base metal such as brass, aluminum, or zinc alloy — are the premium segment of the zipper market, widely used in denim, outerwear, luggage, and leather goods. Switzerland leads US import supply under this heading, reflecting the presence of major global zipper manufacturers with Swiss operations, followed by China and Japan. Goods of Chinese origin in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the single US tariff line (9607110000) covers the complete assembled fastener including its slider and pull.
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Slide fasteners imported in continuous chain form (on reels or rolls, not yet fitted with top and bottom stops or sliders) may be classified differently — potentially as parts of slide fasteners under 9607.20 rather than as complete fasteners under 9607.11. The presence or absence of sliders and end stops is the key classification determinant; importers should confirm the finished state of the goods before declaring.
Classification under 9607.11 focuses on the material of the interlocking chain scoops (the teeth), not the fabric tape to which they are attached. If the individual scoops are stamped or cast from base metal, the fastener is classified here regardless of the tape material. A coil zipper where the chain is formed from a continuous plastic monofilament would instead fall under the plastic slide fastener lines in 9607.19.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9607110000 | Slide Fasteners With Chain Scoops of Base Metal | $482K | 18.30% | 98.04% | $88K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9607110000 | Slide Fasteners With Chain Scoops of Base Metal | $929K |
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.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 9607
Subheading 960711 · $929K of $8.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$482KYoY · free account
Exports
$929KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.0M of Slide Fasteners with Base Metal Chain Scoops and exported $9.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Nicaragua together take 80% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
2.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.30% of imports for consumption.