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SITCSection 8
U.S. exports of parts of slide fasteners (SITC 89986) totaled $4.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Parts of Slide Fasteners paid $250K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSlide fastener components — including sliders, pulls, bottom stops, top stops, and chain elements — are classified separately from finished zippers and serve the apparel, luggage, footwear, and outdoor-gear industries as replacement or assembly inputs. Section 301 tariffs have applied to many slide fastener parts sourced from China, making origin documentation and HTS classification precision critical for cost management. Importers should verify whether components are classified as parts of slide fasteners or as finished fasteners, since the distinction affects both duty rate and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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112 shipments/mo
Finished slide fasteners are classified as complete assemblies, while individual components such as sliders, stops, and interlocking chain elements fall under parts classifications. The key test is whether the item is ready for direct use as a fastener or requires further assembly — a distinction that affects both the applicable tariff heading and any trade-remedy exposure.
Many slide fastener parts sourced from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the current List status for their specific component type and consider whether alternative sourcing or first-sale valuation strategies are appropriate. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable given the complexity of trade-remedy applicability.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Colombia together take 86% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.