Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) · Swiss tariff number · HS 8301.10
8301.10.00: Padlocks and locks: padlocks
Padlocks
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), in force from 24 October 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
- 8301.10.00 padlocks
What you pay
Importing into Switzerland
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
8301.10 Padlocks and locks: padlocks
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 2.3% – 6.1% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 4.1% 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 2.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 6.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
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.
- N306280 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of travel padlocks from China
- N306281 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of travel padlocks from China
- N305865 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of welding cable locks from China
- 600013965 HMRC
50mm long shackled waterproof padlock with key-operated mechanism made of steel and supplied with two keys. Shackle is laminated in black. The padlock has a yellow ribbed cover with a black base. The item is packaged ready for retail sale on a hanging display card and held in place with a blister…
- 600013962 HMRC
40mm laminated waterproof steel padlock with 2 keys included. This product is designed for securing items such as lockers and cash boxes. This product is put up for retail sale in blister packaging.
- 600013964 HMRC
50mm Laminated waterproof steel padlock with 2 keys included. This product is designed for securing lockers, cash boxes and more. This product is put up for retail sale in blister packaging.
- 600013963 HMRC
40mm long shackled waterproof padlock with key-operated mechanism made of steel and supplied with two keys. Shackle is laminated in black. The padlock has a yellow ribbed cover with a black base. The item is packaged ready for retail sale on a hanging display card and held in place with a blister…
Legal notes
Swiss tariff number 8301.10.00 is a line of the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) under HS subheading 8301.10 (padlocks and locks: padlocks).
The normal tariff rate is free.
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 2.3%–6.1%, the Canada duty is 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 Japan duty is 2.7%, the Taiwan duty is 6.6%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Switzerland imported goods of subheading 8301.10 worth US$7m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Switzerland import duty for Swiss tariff number 8301.10.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) is free. 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 Switzerland import these goods from?
For subheading 8301.10 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$5m), followed by Germany.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.