Chrome-Plated Steel Luggage Padlock from Japan
>- A chrome-plated steel keyless padlock with TSA acceptance, built for heavy-duty luggage protection on checked baggage. Its steel construction and combination operation classify it as a base metal lock, and its explicit luggage purpose places it under tariff item 8301.40.10 for locks used in the manufacture of portfolios, luggage, or tackle boxes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• >- Verify that the chrome plating does not change the lock's essential character as a base metal article; plating is typically surface treatment and does not alter classification
• Keep records of the lock's intended use in luggage manufacturing to substantiate the tariff item
• Ensure the TSA feature is documented, as it may be relevant for customs inspection