Brass Yale Blank Key
A blank key made from brass, a copper-zinc alloy, designed for Yale locks, presented separately for duplication. It falls under HTS 8301.70.00.10 as a key of copper alloys not incorporated into a lock. Commonly used by locksmiths for cutting into functional keys.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of iron or steel
Keys made primarily from base metals like steel fall under the iron/steel subheading instead of copper alloys.
If part of a padlock set
When sold with the padlock as a complete unit, it shifts to padlocks and locks classification.
If designed as files or rasps for key cutting
Tools specifically for filing keys are classified under files, not as keys themselves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alloy composition with material certificates to confirm copper content exceeds 50% for classification
• Ensure keys are blanks or finished but presented separately, not attached to locks, to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'keys of copper alloys' and provide invoices specifying HTS 8301.70.00.10 to prevent customs disputes
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