HTSUS, United States

8301.20.00.60

Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles / Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5.7%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, B, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 8301

About heading 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

Heading 8301 covers base metal padlocks and locks of every kind, including key, combination and electrically operated locks, plus clasps and frames with clasps that incorporate a lock. It also covers base metal keys presented separately and base metal parts of these articles. The heading splits first by article type: padlocks, motor vehicle locks, furniture locks, other locks (luggage and door locks), clasps, parts, and keys.

Full guide to heading 8301

Products in this heading

  • Keyed brass padlocks with a pin tumbler cylinder
  • Combination padlocks for gym lockers
  • Vinyl coated cable locks for bicycles
  • Ignition and door lock sets for motor vehicles
  • Cam locks for desk drawers and filing cabinets
  • TSA accepted luggage locks
  • Residential entry locksets and deadbolts
  • Blanks and cut keys shipped separately as spare keys

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a padlock?

It depends on the mechanism and body width. A cylinder or pin tumbler padlock over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width is 8301.10.80.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 4.8%.

What is the duty on luggage locks?

Luggage locks are classified under 8301.40.30.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 3.1%.

How do I classify a cam lock for a desk drawer?

Cam locks and other locks suitable for chests, drawers and similar items fall under 8301.30.00.60, dutiable at a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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