Heading · Chapter 83
8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal
Heading 8301 is divided into 7 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 83, miscellaneous articles of base metal.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
USA 2.3% – 6.1% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines · average 10.9% 
Brazil 14.4% – 16% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 15.3% 
Argentina 16% Third-country duty 39 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free – 2.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 2.3% 
Taiwan Free – 6.8% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 5% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 9% – 15% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 14.3% 
Nigeria 10% – 20% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 18.6% Subheadings 7
- 8301.10Padlocks and locks: padlocksPadlocks
- 8301.20Locks of a kind used for motor vehiclesMotor vehicle locks
- 8301.30Locks of a kind used for furniture
- 8301.40Padlocks and locks: other locksOther base metal locks
- 8301.50Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks
- 8301.60Padlocks and locks: partsLock parts
- 8301.70Padlocks and locks: keys presented separately
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$89kUS$89k+US$11m+US$150m+> US$582m
Exports: 204
- China: US$5bn
- Mexico: US$1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- United States: US$722m
- Czechia: US$678m
- Taiwan: US$582m
- Italy: US$511m
- Spain: US$385m
- Poland: US$385m
- Canada: US$357m
- Vietnam: US$291m
- South Korea: US$277m
- Thailand: US$259m
- France: US$214m
- Romania: US$212m
- Portugal: US$192m
- Türkiye: US$168m
- Austria: US$155m
- Japan: US$151m
- Finland: US$150m
- Sweden: US$137m
- Netherlands: US$136m
- India: US$131m
- United Kingdom: US$129m
- Slovakia: US$114m
- Belgium: US$96m
- Malaysia: US$84m
- Bulgaria: US$79m
- Dominican Republic: US$68m
- Switzerland: US$62m
- Philippines: US$59m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$55m
- Hungary: US$53m
- Brazil: US$39m
- Slovenia: US$39m
- Albania: US$33m
- Morocco: US$33m
- Israel: US$32m
- Indonesia: US$32m
- Denmark: US$25m
- Greece: US$24m
- Singapore: US$23m
- South Africa: US$21m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$18m
- Australia: US$18m
- Ukraine: US$16m
- Tunisia: US$13m
- Norway: US$12m
- Serbia: US$11m
- Estonia: US$11m
- Peru: US$10m
- Colombia: US$9m
- Russia: US$8m
- New Zealand: US$7m
- Lithuania: US$7m
- North Macedonia: US$4m
- Luxembourg: US$4m
- Bahrain: US$4m
- Ireland: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$7mUS$7m+US$45m+US$168m+> US$370m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$3bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Mexico: US$812m
- United Kingdom: US$575m
- France: US$563m
- Canada: US$463m
- Spain: US$370m
- Japan: US$329m
- Poland: US$321m
- China: US$319m
- Netherlands: US$316m
- Czechia: US$312m
- Italy: US$272m
- Vietnam: US$259m
- Brazil: US$244m
- India: US$232m
- Türkiye: US$187m
- Belgium: US$187m
- Sweden: US$184m
- Russia: US$179m
- Australia: US$177m
- South Korea: US$175m
- Slovakia: US$168m
- Indonesia: US$167m
- Hungary: US$165m
- Thailand: US$149m
- United Arab Emirates: US$144m
- Austria: US$142m
- Romania: US$133m
- Portugal: US$132m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$123m
- Malaysia: US$118m
- Saudi Arabia: US$118m
- Morocco: US$117m
- Switzerland: US$101m
- Norway: US$94m
- Singapore: US$91m
- Taiwan: US$86m
- Denmark: US$83m
- Finland: US$78m
- South Africa: US$72m
- Nigeria: US$71m
- Argentina: US$65m
- Algeria: US$62m
- Philippines: US$59m
- Ireland: US$58m
- Iraq: US$56m
- Greece: US$55m
- Colombia: US$55m
- Chile: US$55m
- Ghana: US$54m
- Ukraine: US$52m
- Bulgaria: US$47m
- Egypt: US$45m
- Bangladesh: US$45m
- Dominican Republic: US$45m
- Israel: US$45m
- Pakistan: US$45m
- Albania: US$44m
- Peru: US$37m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$5bn | 33.1% |
| 2 | Mexico | US$1bn | 9.2% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$1bn | 8.8% |
| 4 | United States | US$722m | 4.8% |
| 5 |  Czechia | US$678m | 4.5% |
| 6 | Taiwan | US$582m | 3.9% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$511m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$385m | 2.5% |
| 9 |  Poland | US$385m | 2.5% |
| 10 | Canada | US$357m | 2.4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$3bn | 20.5% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 7.9% |
| 3 | Mexico | US$812m | 5.4% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$575m | 3.8% |
| 5 |  France | US$563m | 3.7% |
| 6 | Canada | US$463m | 3.1% |
| 7 | Spain | US$370m | 2.4% |
| 8 | Japan | US$329m | 2.2% |
| 9 | Poland | US$321m | 2.1% |
| 10 | China | US$319m | 2.1% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8301 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8301 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8301 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8301 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.3% and 6.1%.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 8301 into 17 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 4.2%). 6 of them are duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 8301 covers 17 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 15%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 8301 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 14.4% and 16% (average 15.3%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 8301 covers 39 tariff lines and the duty is 16%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 8301 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 0.8%). 7 of them are duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 8301 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 8301 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.7% (average 2.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 8301 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.8%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 8301 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 8301 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 8301 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 8301 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 9% and 15%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 8301 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 10% and 20% (average 18.6%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 8301 goods worth US$15bn (+1.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$5bn), followed by Mexico.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$3bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 24th among 204 exporters with US$129m.
The United Kingdom imported US$575m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal?
Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal fall under HS heading 8301, part of chapter 83, in section XV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on padlocks and locks in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8301 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on padlocks and locks in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8301 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most padlocks and locks?
China, with US$5bn in 2024 (33.1% of world exports).