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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of parts of slide fasteners (SITC 89986) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Parts of Slide Fasteners paid $250K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Slide Fasteners imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time