Brass Cabinet Lock from Japan
A keyed brass lock designed specifically for mounting on wooden or metal furniture such as cabinets and drawers. It falls under HTS 8301.30.00.90 as a lock of a kind used for furniture, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The mechanism includes a key-operated cylinder for secure closure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the lock is explicitly for furniture use via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to general padlocks under 8301.10
• Include detailed CAD drawings or installation guides in documentation to prove furniture-specific design
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese base metal locks; source from certified suppliers with origin certificates