Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 8301.40
8301.40.000: Padlocks and locks: other locks
Other base metal locks
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 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.
- 8301.40.000 Other locks
What you pay
Importing into Japan
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8301.40 Padlocks and locks: other locks
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA 3.1% – 5.7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 26 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364864 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an exterior door lockset from Taiwan
- N364482 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a locking pool gate latch from Australia
- N327317 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of aluminum locking brackets from China
- N281809 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the Baselock module from Germany
- 600015496 HMRC
The Door Lock & Key is a left side handle assembly designed for installation on professional cleaning/service trolleys. The unit consists of: A moulded plastic outer handle (ergonomic grip) An integrated mechanical lock embedded within the handle housing A metal key used to operate the lock…
- 600012026 HMRC
These are combination locks (digit combination), essentially consisting of a two-part lock body with plastic housing and with integrated locking mechanism and locking cylinder, each made of base metal, four plastic number rings for adjusting the digit combination 4 digit combination, steel cable…
- 600011045 HMRC
The ZLOK is an ultra lightweight steel cored, plastic injection-moulded cable tie used for securing bikes and other outdoor equipment against theft. It offers practical protection for short stops, deterring the opportunistic thief. The ZLOK works similarly to a standard cable tie, but is locked…
- 600010839 HMRC
An ultra lightweight steel cored, plastic injection-moulded cable tie used for securing bikes and other outdoor equipment against theft. This cable tie offers practical protection for short stops, deterring the opportunistic thief. It works similarly to a standard cable tie, but is locked and…
9 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Statistical code 8301.40.000 is a line of the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan under HS subheading 8301.40 (padlocks and locks: other locks).
The applied rate is 2.7%, and quantities are declared in KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 2.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%, the US duty is 3.1%–5.7%, the Canada duty is 0%–6.5%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 14.4%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Taiwan duty is 5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 8301.40 worth US$65m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 8301.40.000?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is 2.7%; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 8301.40 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$35m), followed by Taiwan.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.