Padlocks and locks — HTS 8301
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
Chapter 83 › Heading 8301
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8301 is a four-digit product category for base-metal security and fastening hardware. It groups padlocks and other locks operated by a key, combination, or electricity; clasps and clasp frames that include locks; and keys and parts for these articles. “Base metal” generally refers to metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, zinc, or similar common metals, rather than precious metals.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTS code, first identify the article’s primary function and form: for example, a padlock, another type of lock, a clasp with an integrated lock, a key, or a replacement part. The more detailed subheading commonly distinguishes features such as the lock’s operating method, construction, or intended type. Confirm the product’s actual composition and design, then read all indented subheadings and their legal descriptions in sequence; do not select a code based only on a keyword or a similar-looking product.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete lock, padlock, clasp with a lock, key, or part before comparing subheadings.
- Confirm that the article is made principally of base metal and document the specific material or materials used.
- Record how the lock operates—such as by key, combination, or electricity—and check whether the tariff language distinguishes that feature.
- Review product drawings, specifications, packaging, and photographs to verify the article’s form and primary function.
- Check the current HTSUS descriptions, chapter notes, and any applicable classification rulings; ask a customs broker or obtain a binding ruling if the product could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 8301 summary
Padlocks and locks is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8301.10 | Padlocks |
| 8301.40 | Other locks |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301.20.00 👉 | Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles | 5.7% | Free | 45% |
| 8301.30.00 👉 | Locks of a kind used for furniture | 5.7% | Free | 45% |
| 8301.50.00.00 👉 | Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks | 3.1% | Free | 45% |
| 8301.60.00 👉 | Parts | 2.8% | Free | 45% |
| 8301.70.00 👉 | Keys presented separately | 4.5% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8301?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.