Steel Fireproof Home Safe
A reinforced steel safe designed for home use to protect valuables like documents and jewelry from fire and theft. It features a thick steel body with armored plating and a combination lock, classified under tariff item 8303.00.00 as an armored safe of base metal.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the safe is imported without its combination lock
Locks of base metal are classified under heading 83.01.
If the safe is not reinforced and serves as general storage furniture
Furniture of base metal is classified in Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the safe's fire rating and ensure it is reinforced to qualify as armored
• If the combination lock is imported separately, it may be classified under heading 83.01
• Keep the safe's specifications and test certificates for CBSA inspection
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