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HTS code for zip ties: document material, tie type, and accessories

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Zip ties are often treated as a simple utility item, but the file still needs material and form. Nylon cable ties, stainless steel ties, reusable ties, releasable ties, hook-and-loop cable straps, mounted ties, identification ties, and assorted cable-management kits can need different review.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show material, tie type, dimensions, locking head, tensile rating, UV or heat claim, accessories, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for zip ties", collect tie material, nylon grade if known, stainless or plastic status, length, width, locking head, reusable or single-use design, tensile rating, mounts, labels, kit contents, origin, and supplier code.

A standard nylon cable tie is not the same file as a stainless steel tie, releasable tie, hook-and-loop strap, mounted tie, cable tie base, label tie, assorted kit, or roll of strapping. The candidate path depends on material and construction.

facts to collect for zip ties

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of ties, locking heads, texture, labels, mounts, package count, and accessories.
Tie type: standard cable tie, heavy-duty tie, reusable tie, releasable tie, mounted tie, marker tie, stainless tie, hook-and-loop strap, base, or kit.
Materials: nylon 6/6, other nylon, polypropylene, stainless steel, coated metal, hook-and-loop textile, plastic mount, adhesive pad, or unknown.
Dimensions: length, width, thickness, tensile rating, temperature rating, UV rating, color, and bundle count.
Locking design: ratchet head, pawl, metal tooth, releasable tab, buckle, or hook-and-loop closure.
Accessories: adhesive mounts, screw mounts, labels, marker tags, cutters, storage case, screws, or wall anchors.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment is an assortment, list each tie type and count.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Material is missing.
Plastic, metal, and hook-and-loop ties are mixed.
Dimensions and package count are absent.
Reusable, mounted, and standard ties are not separated.
Mounts, labels, screws, or anchors are visible but not listed.
UV, heat, or tensile claims are copied without support.
Origin is assumed from a distributor.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for cable ties, plastic fasteners, metal ties, hook-and-loop straps, mounts, and cable-management kits have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between plastic fasteners, metal articles, textile straps, mounts, labels, and kits.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: nylon cable tie, stainless tie, releasable tie, marker tie, mounted tie, hook-and-loop strap, adhesive mount, screw mount, label tie, or cable-management kit. Each row should cite material, dimensions, and contents.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If the supplier code covers plastic ties but the SKU is stainless steel or hook-and-loop, mark that mismatch. If mounts ship with the ties, list them.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for cable ties, plastic fasteners, stainless ties, hook-and-loop straps, mounts, and cable-management kits. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for evidence completeness.

planning path

Start with material and tie type. Then document dimensions, locking design, and accessories. A cable-management kit should be broken into its components.

For duty exposure, material and origin should be checked before the shipment moves. Plastic and steel versions should not share one planning row.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for zip ties?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does material matter?

Yes. Nylon, stainless steel, coated metal, and hook-and-loop straps should be separated.

What if mounts are included?

List adhesive mounts, screw mounts, labels, screws, and anchors in the contents table.

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planning boundary

This zip ties HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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