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HS 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8301 encompasses 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 classifies 7 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 83 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 83

Heading

8301

Subheadings

7 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8301

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
8301.10	Padlocks	83	View 8301.10 Package →
8301.20	Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles	83	View 8301.20 Package →
8301.30	Locks of a kind used for furniture	83	View 8301.30 Package →
8301.40	Other locks	83	View 8301.40 Package →
8301.50	Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks	83	View 8301.50 Package →
8301.60	Parts	83	View 8301.60 Package →
8301.70	Keys presented separately	83	View 8301.70 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8301

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8301 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8301 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8301 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8301?

HS 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, grouping 7 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8301?

Subheadings under Heading 8301 range from 8301.11 to 8301.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8301?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8301 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8301?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8301?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8301?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 8301 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8301?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8301?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8301?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.