Laminated Steel Pin Tumbler Padlock 5.2cm from Japan
Multi-layer laminated steel padlock with pin tumbler core, 5.2 cm wide, built for high-security applications like commercial storage. HTS 8301.10.80.00 applies due to pin tumbler design and precise width specification. Features saw-resistant laminations.
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
• Provide engineering drawings confirming pin tumbler internals to prevent classification as simpler locks
• Declare shackle material separately if different from body to avoid composite article disputes
• For industrial end-use, include buyer letters specifying commercial application