Brass Combination Padlock from China
A 4-digit combination padlock made of brass with a hardened steel shackle, suitable for securing gates, lockers, and luggage. It falls under HTS 8301.40.60 as a combination-operated lock of base metal, classified as 'other locks' excluding specific types like door locks. This category covers general-purpose padlocks not fitting narrower subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the lock operates via combination mechanism and is primarily base metal to avoid reclassification; provide detailed material composition certificates; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin padlocks