Brass Door Lock Key
A separately presented brass key with a precise cut pattern for standard residential door lock cylinders. It is made of base metal and is a key for a lock, classifiable under this tariff item as a key presented separately.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the key is imported together with the lock as a set
When the key accompanies its lock, the set may be classified with the lock under heading 83.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the key under 8301.70.90 as it is presented separately from the lock
• Keep records of the brass alloy composition to support the base metal classification
• If the key is part of a set with a lock, consider classification with the lock
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