Bronze High-Security Key Blank from China
A blank key blank crafted from bronze (copper-tin alloy) for high-security lock systems, sold separately. Falls under HTS 8301.70.00.10 for copper alloy keys presented separately. Used in commercial and automotive applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
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
• Obtain mill test reports certifying bronze composition to support tariff classification
• Declare as 'key blanks' not 'parts' to stay in keys subheading
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries