HTS heading 8301 · Chapter 83
HTS 8301: Padlocks and locks, of base metal
HTS heading 8301 covers padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal. It has 13 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 5.7% (3 lines), 3.1% (2 lines), 2.3% (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301.10 | Padlocks: | ||||
| Not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction: | |||||
| 8301.10.20.00 | Not over 3.8 cm in width[doz.] | 2.3% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) | 39.5% | Estimate → |
| 8301.10.40.00 | Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width[doz.] | 3.8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) | 29.5% | Estimate → |
| 8301.10.50.00 | Over 6.4 cm in width[doz.] | 3.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 28.5% | Estimate → |
| Of cylinder or pin tumbler construction: | |||||
| 8301.10.60 | Not over 3.8 cm in width | 6.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 27% | |
| 8301.10.60.20 | Lock bodies containing hardened steel components with attached (or insertable) flexible cable composed of wire strands and hardened steel beads[doz.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.10.60.80 | Other[doz.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.10.80.00 | Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width[doz.] | 4.8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) | 36% | Estimate → |
| 8301.10.90.00 | Over 6.4 cm in width[doz.] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 29.5% | Estimate → |
| 8301.20.00 | Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles | 5.7% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 8301.20.00.30 | Non-integral steering wheel immobilizer devices[doz.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.20.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.30.00 | Locks of a kind used for furniture | 5.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 8301.30.00.60 | Cam locks and other locks suitable for use with chests, drawers and similar items[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.30.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.40 | Other locks: | ||||
| 8301.40.30.00 | Luggage locks[doz.] | 3.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 8301.40.60 | Other | 5.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.85% (JP) | 45% | |
| 8301.40.60.30 | Door locks, locksets and other locks suitable for use with interior or exterior doors (except garage, overhead or sliding doors)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.40.60.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.50.00.00 | Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks[kg] | 3.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 8301.60.00 | Parts | 2.8% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 8301.60.00.10 | Of copper or copper alloys[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.60.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.70.00 | Keys presented separately | 4.5% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 8301.70.00.10 | Of copper or copper alloys[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 8301.70.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
25 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8301.10.20.00 at the general rate of 2.3%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (2.3%) | $230.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $277.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- B
- Automotive Products Trade Act
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- JP
- U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.