Master Key for Office File Cabinets
A master-patterned steel key for multi-lock office filing systems, supplied individually, enabling access to multiple cabinets. It is a base metal key for locks, 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 with the cabinet locks
Keys imported with their locks are classified as parts of locks under heading 83.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the key as a master key for locks, not as a part of the filing cabinet
• Provide the steel composition for classification
• If the key is imported with the cabinets, it may be classified with the cabinets under Chapter 94
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