Heading · Section XV

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

8301
  • FreeUK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 75%Türkiye
  • 2.3%–6.1%USA
  • US$15.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 8301 is divided into 7 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 83, miscellaneous articles of base metal.

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 statutory rate is 75%.

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%.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8301 goods worth US$15.1bn (+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$3.1bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 24th among 204 exporters with US$129.4m.

The United Kingdom imported US$575m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines Türkiye 75% Statutory rate (Law 474) 12 tariff lines USA 2.3% – 6.1% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 4.3%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

8301 · US$15.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$89kUS$89k+US$10.5m+US$150.1m+> US$582.3m

Exports: 204
  1. China: US$5bn
  2. Mexico: US$1.4bn
  3. Germany: US$1.3bn
  4. United States: US$722.4m
  5. Czechia: US$678.4m
  6. Taiwan: US$582.3m
  7. Italy: US$511.3m
  8. Spain: US$385.3m
  9. Poland: US$385.2m
  10. Canada: US$357.4m
  11. Vietnam: US$291.5m
  12. South Korea: US$277.4m
  13. Thailand: US$259.3m
  14. France: US$214.3m
  15. Romania: US$212.5m
  16. Portugal: US$192.5m
  17. Türkiye: US$167.7m
  18. Austria: US$155.1m
  19. Japan: US$150.8m
  20. Finland: US$150.1m
  21. Sweden: US$137.5m
  22. Netherlands: US$135.9m
  23. India: US$131m
  24. United Kingdom: US$129.4m
  25. Slovakia: US$114.3m
  26. Belgium: US$96.4m
  27. Malaysia: US$84.4m
  28. Bulgaria: US$78.5m
  29. Dominican Republic: US$67.7m
  30. Switzerland: US$62.1m
  31. Philippines: US$58.9m
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$54.5m
  33. Hungary: US$52.9m
  34. Brazil: US$39.3m
  35. Slovenia: US$38.7m
  36. Albania: US$33.4m
  37. Morocco: US$33.2m
  38. Israel: US$31.9m
  39. Indonesia: US$31.9m
  40. Denmark: US$24.6m
  41. Greece: US$24.3m
  42. Singapore: US$23.4m
  43. South Africa: US$21.5m
  44. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$18m
  45. Australia: US$17.7m
  46. Ukraine: US$16.3m
  47. Tunisia: US$13.4m
  48. Norway: US$11.8m
  49. Serbia: US$11.4m
  50. Estonia: US$10.5m
  51. Peru: US$10.3m
  52. Colombia: US$8.5m
  53. Russia: US$8.1m
  54. New Zealand: US$7.1m
  55. Lithuania: US$7m
  56. North Macedonia: US$4.2m
  57. Luxembourg: US$4.1m
  58. Bahrain: US$4m
  59. Ireland: US$3.9m
  60. United Arab Emirates: US$3.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5bn 33.1%
2 Mexico US$1.4bn 9.2%
3 Germany US$1.3bn 8.8%
4 United States US$722.4m 4.8%
5 Czechia US$678.4m 4.5%
6 Taiwan US$582.3m 3.9%
7 Italy US$511.3m 3.4%
8 Spain US$385.3m 2.5%
9 Poland US$385.2m 2.5%
10 Canada US$357.4m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$3.1bn 20.5%
2 Germany US$1.2bn 7.9%
3 Mexico US$812m 5.4%
4 United Kingdom US$575m 3.8%
5 France US$563.4m 3.7%
6 Canada US$462.8m 3.1%
7 Spain US$369.5m 2.4%
8 Japan US$328.7m 2.2%
9 Poland US$321.1m 2.1%
10 China US$319m 2.1%

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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).