Heading 9607

HTS code 9607 — Slide fasteners and parts thereof

Chapter
96 — Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 10% to 13%

Tariff lines under heading 9607

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9607.11.0000Fitted with chain scoops of base metal (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Slide fasteners)10%No.
9607.19.0020Fitted with chain scoops of plastic (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Slide fasteners > Other)13%No.
9607.19.0040Fitted with continuous plastic filament (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Slide fasteners > Other)13%No.
9607.19.0060Other (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Slide fasteners > Other)13%No.
9607.20.0040Sliders, with or without pulls (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Parts)11.5%thousands
9607.20.0080Other (Slide fasteners and parts thereof > Parts)11.5%No.

Documents required to import under 9607

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

    Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

    Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

Common questions

What is HTS code 9607?
HTS heading 9607 covers slide fasteners and parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9607?
General duty rates from 10% to 13%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9607 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 96