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%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
• 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