Zinc Alloy Weatherproof Padlock from Japan
A waterproof padlock cast from zinc alloy with a laminated steel body and double ball bearing locking mechanism for outdoor use. Classified under HTS 8301.40.60 as an 'other' base metal lock, it includes weather-resistant general-purpose padlocks not specified elsewhere in the heading.
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 weatherproofing test reports if claimed, as functionality affects valuation; ensure shackle material is declared accurately; common pitfall is mislabeling as 'industrial' leading to different quotas