Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8301.40
8301.40.30: Padlocks and locks: other locks, luggage locks
Other base metal locks
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · 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 and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal:
- 8301.40 Other locks:
- 8301.40.30 Luggage locks
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
No additional measures recorded for this origin.
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General (MFN) | — | 3.1% |
| US–Australia FTA AU | Australia | Free |
| US–Bahrain FTA BH | Bahrain | Free |
| US–Chile FTA CL | Chile | Free |
| US–Colombia TPA CO | Colombia | Free |
| US–Israel FTA IL | Israel | Free |
| US–Jordan FTA JO | Jordan | Free |
| US–Japan Trade Agreement JP | Japan | Free |
| US–Korea FTA KR | South Korea | Free |
| US–Morocco FTA MA | Morocco | Free |
| US–Oman FTA OM | Oman | Free |
| CAFTA-DR P | Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua | Free |
| US–Panama TPA PA | Panama | Free |
| US–Peru TPA PE | Peru | Free |
| USMCA S | Canada, Mexico | Free |
| US–Singapore FTA SG | Singapore | Free |
| Column 2 | Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus | 45% |
Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).
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 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
Mexico 15% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 14.4% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% Third-country duty 26 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Japan 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 15% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA lines: 8301.40
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
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 8301.40.30 is one of 2 lines under subheading 8301.40, padlocks and locks: other locks.
The general duty is 3.1%, and quantities are declared in doz.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 2.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%, 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 Japan duty is 2.7%, 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%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 8301.40 worth US$1bn in 2024; the largest supplier was Mexico.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8301.40.30?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 3.1%; the supplementary unit is doz. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Is there a lower rate for 8301.40.30 under US trade agreements?
Yes. The Special column reads “Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO,D,E, IL, JO, JP, KR, MA, OM,P, PA, PE,S, SG)”: the letters in brackets name the agreements and programmes that grant it.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 8301.40 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Mexico (US$497m), followed by China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.