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
25.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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