Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal
1 declarable lines
Heading 8303 covers armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes, strong-room doors, safe deposit lockers, cash boxes, deed boxes and similar security containers, plus their base metal parts. The heading has one declarable line, 8303.00.00.00, so these articles are not split by type or size. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 3.8%.
Products in this heading
- Armored home or office safes
- Reinforced strong-boxes with locks
- Steel cash boxes
- Base metal deed boxes
- Safe deposit lockers for bank strong-rooms
- Reinforced strong-room doors
- Base metal parts for safes and strong-boxes
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is made of base metal.
- Confirm it is an armored or reinforced safe, strong-box, strong-room door, safe deposit locker, cash box, deed box or similar security container.
- Confirm whether the item is a complete article or a part for one of those articles.
- Confirm it is not a separate lock or an ordinary furniture cabinet.
Often confused with
- Heading 8301Padlocks and separate locks
Locks and keys are classified as locks, not as safes or strong-boxes.
- Heading 8302Door hinges, handles and closers
Base metal door fittings are not reinforced strong-room doors.
- Heading 8304Desk-top filing cabinets
Office or desk equipment is separate from safes and cash boxes.
- Heading 9403Steel office storage cabinets
Metal office furniture is classified as furniture, not as a safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an armored safe?
An armored safe of base metal is classified under 8303.00.00.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 3.8%.
What is the duty on a steel cash box?
A steel cash box of base metal is reported under 8303.00.00.00 and has a general (MFN) rate of 3.8%.
How do I classify a safe deposit locker?
A safe deposit locker for a strong-room, made of base metal, is classified under 8303.00.00.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 3.8%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.