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U.S. imports of slide fasteners with base metal chain scoops (HS 960711) totaled $591K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Slide Fasteners with Base Metal Chain Scoops paid $143K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $568K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Slide Fasteners with Base Metal Chain Scoops imports of $591K in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $503K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $499K | +$499K |
| SWITZERLAND | $166K | -- | -$166K |
| CHINA | $119K | $42K | -$77K |
| NICARAGUA | -- | $145K | +$145K |
| FRANCE | $124K | -- | -$124K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9607110000 | SLIDE FASTENERS WITH CHAIN SCOOPS OF BASE METAL | $591K | 25.25% | $143K |
SLIDE FASTENERS WITH CHAIN SCOOPS OF BASE METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9607110000 | SLIDE FASTENERS WITH CHAIN SCOOPS OF BASE METAL | $902K |
SLIDE FASTENERS WITH CHAIN SCOOPS OF BASE METAL
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $373K | $70K | -$302K |
| Tennessee | -- | $339K | +$339K |
| Georgia | $44K | $131K | +$87K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $247K | +$247K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $102K | $119K | +$16K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $122K | +$122K |