Steel Pin Tumbler Padlock 3cm from Japan
Heavy-duty steel padlock with 5-pin tumbler core, 3 cm wide shackle opening, ideal for toolboxes or storage units. Classified in HTS 8301.10.60.80 due to pin tumbler construction and compact size under 3.8 cm width. Includes double-locking shackle for enhanced security.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing pin tumbler mechanism to confirm classification away from simpler locks
• Test for base metal purity (iron/steel >50%) as non-metal components could trigger material-based reclassification