Product classification
HS code for Zipper: 9607.19
Slide fasteners, other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metal.
Classification of zipper under HS 9607.19
Zippers, technically referred to as slide fasteners, are classified under HS code 9607.19 when they are not fitted with chain scoops of base metal. This heading is found in Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9607 is specifically dedicated to slide fasteners and their parts. The subheadings are divided based on the material of the "chain scoops" (the teeth). Subheading 9607.11 is reserved for fasteners with metal teeth, while 9607.19 covers all other materials, such as plastic, nylon, or polyester. This classification includes the entire finished zipper assembly, including the textile tape, the slider, and the puller, provided the teeth are non-metallic. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 dictate that the material of the teeth is the primary characteristic for subheading determination. These items are ubiquitous in the garment, luggage, and upholstery industries. Even if the slider itself is made of metal, the zipper is classified under 9607.19 if the teeth (the chain) are made of plastic or synthetic polymers.
- Covers
- Nylon coil zippers
- Plastic molded zippers
- Polyester slide fasteners
- Invisible zippers (plastic)
- Resin zippers
- Also under 9607.19
- YKK Vislon zippers
- YKK Coil zippers
- Riri plastic zippers
- Opti plastic zippers
Codes often confused with 9607.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 9607.11, which is only for zippers with metal teeth. Another error is using 9607.20, which is reserved for parts of zippers (like sliders or stops) rather than the complete fastener. Occasionally, zippers are misclassified by their component material (e.g., Chapter 39 for plastic), but the specific heading 9607 always takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960719 (the code used for zipper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960719 (the code used for zipper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 18% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 55% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its imports here ($29M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960719, not only zipper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $983M 61% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $123M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$67M 4.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 55% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$253M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$113M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $97M 7.0% of world imports
Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its imports here ($29M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for zipper
Brazil classifies zipper under NCM 9607.19.00: HS 9607.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about zipper
What is the HS code for Zipper?
The HS code for Zipper is 960719 (Slide fasteners; other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metal).
How do I classify Zipper for customs?
Zipper is classified under HS code 960719 — Slide fasteners; other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for plastic zippers?
Plastic zippers are classified under HS code 9607.19, as they are slide fasteners without metal chain scoops.
Does 9607.19 include the zipper tape?
Yes, the code covers the complete slide fastener, which includes the teeth, the slider, and the textile tape it is attached to.
Which countries are the top exporters of zipper (HS 960719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960719 (the code used for zipper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($983M, 61% of world exports), Hong Kong ($123M) and Taiwan (about $67M). World exports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 55% of its exports here ($82M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of zipper (HS 960719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960719 (the code used for zipper) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $253M, 18% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $113M) and Indonesia ($97M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its imports here ($29M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Zipper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960719 for Zipper is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for zipper in Brazil?
In Brazil, zipper (HS 960719) is classified under NCM 9607.19.00.