Heading · Chapter 96
9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof
Heading 9607 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 96, miscellaneous manufactured articles.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 6.7% – 7.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
Türkiye 6.7% – 7.7% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 7.3% 
USA 10% – 13% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 11.5% 
Canada Free – 11.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 6.5% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 31 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 2.8% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% – 3.4% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 7.7% – 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 12.2% 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 16.7% Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$236kUS$236k+US$5m+US$22m+> US$159m
Exports: 140
- China: US$2bn
- Taiwan: US$248m
- Japan: US$219m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$159m
- Italy: US$153m
- Indonesia: US$116m
- United States: US$106m
- Switzerland: US$93m
- Vietnam: US$67m
- Germany: US$62m
- Türkiye: US$54m
- South Korea: US$51m
- France: US$37m
- India: US$22m
- Spain: US$20m
- Belgium: US$17m
- United Kingdom: US$17m
- Austria: US$14m
- Thailand: US$13m
- Poland: US$12m
- Portugal: US$11m
- Netherlands: US$11m
- Eswatini: US$10m
- Peru: US$9m
- Hungary: US$9m
- El Salvador: US$8m
- Denmark: US$7m
- Estonia: US$7m
- Brazil: US$6m
- Mexico: US$5m
- Canada: US$5m
- South Africa: US$5m
- Egypt: US$5m
- Slovakia: US$4m
- Czechia: US$4m
- Greece: US$4m
- Paraguay: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Romania: US$3m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2m
- Israel: US$2m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Tunisia: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$1m
- Colombia: US$1m
- Croatia: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
- Honduras: US$947k
- Latvia: US$788k
- Russia: US$647k
- Serbia: US$513k
- Norway: US$474k
- Australia: US$473k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$10m+US$39m+> US$130m
Imports: 200
- Vietnam: US$510m
- Bangladesh: US$240m
- Cambodia: US$211m
- Indonesia: US$154m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$141m
- China: US$130m
- Italy: US$110m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$108m
- Mexico: US$99m
- India: US$70m
- Türkiye: US$68m
- France: US$67m
- Switzerland: US$56m
- Morocco: US$51m
- Russia: US$45m
- Pakistan: US$45m
- Thailand: US$44m
- United States: US$41m
- Romania: US$40m
- Germany: US$39m
- Philippines: US$38m
- Brazil: US$37m
- Belgium: US$34m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$34m
- Poland: US$34m
- South Korea: US$32m
- Spain: US$28m
- Egypt: US$28m
- Jordan: US$26m
- United Arab Emirates: US$25m
- Tunisia: US$23m
- Sri Lanka: US$22m
- Colombia: US$19m
- Taiwan: US$18m
- Nigeria: US$16m
- Ukraine: US$16m
- Portugal: US$16m
- Malaysia: US$14m
- Hungary: US$14m
- Japan: US$13m
- Czechia: US$13m
- Moldova: US$12m
- Denmark: US$12m
- Kenya: US$12m
- Netherlands: US$11m
- Bulgaria: US$11m
- United Kingdom: US$11m
- Greece: US$10m
- Slovakia: US$10m
- North Macedonia: US$10m
- Armenia: US$10m
- South Africa: US$10m
- Madagascar: US$10m
- Peru: US$9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$9m
- Albania: US$9m
- Iran: US$9m
- Algeria: US$9m
- Canada: US$9m
- Kazakhstan: US$9m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 48.4% |
| 2 | Taiwan | US$248m | 7.8% |
| 3 | Japan | US$219m | 6.9% |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$159m | 5% |
| 5 |  Italy | US$153m | 4.8% |
| 6 |  Indonesia | US$116m | 3.7% |
| 7 | United States | US$106m | 3.3% |
| 8 | Switzerland | US$93m | 2.9% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$67m | 2.1% |
| 10 |  Germany | US$62m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | US$510m | 16.1% |
| 2 |  Bangladesh | US$240m | 7.6% |
| 3 |  Cambodia | US$211m | 6.7% |
| 4 | Indonesia | US$154m | 4.9% |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR China | US$141m | 4.4% |
| 6 | China | US$130m | 4.1% |
| 7 | Italy | US$110m | 3.5% |
| 8 |  Myanmar (Burma) | US$108m | 3.4% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$99m | 3.1% |
| 10 |  India | US$70m | 2.2% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 9607 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 9607 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 6.7% and 7.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 9607 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 6.7% and 7.7% (average 7.3%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 9607 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 13%.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 9607 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 11.5% (average 6.5%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 9607 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 15%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 16.2%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 9607 covers 31 tariff lines and the duty is 18%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 9607 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 2.8%.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 9607 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 3.4%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 9607 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 9607 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 7.7% and 15%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 9607 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 10% and 20% (average 16.7%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 9607 goods worth US$3bn (+6.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Taiwan.
The biggest buyer was Vietnam, with imports of US$510m.
The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 140 exporters with US$17m.
The United Kingdom imported US$11m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for slide fasteners and parts thereof?
Slide fasteners and parts thereof fall under HS heading 9607, part of chapter 96, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on slide fasteners and parts thereof in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9607 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on slide fasteners and parts thereof in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9607 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.7% to 7.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most slide fasteners and parts thereof?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (48.4% of world exports).