Brass Door Key

A precision-cut brass key designed for standard residential door locks, presented separately for replacement purposes. It falls under HTS 8301.70.00.60 as a key of base metal not specified elsewhere in the keys subheading. This classification applies to individual keys sold without accompanying locks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+17.5%22%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8301.10.20Lower: 19.8% vs 22%

If imported with the lock as a set

Keys imported together with padlocks or locks are classified under the lock heading 8301.10, not separately.

8301.40.60Higher: 23.2% vs 22%

If non-base metal like plastic or zinc die-cast

Keys not of base metal fall under 8301.40 for other locks/keys/parts, shifting from base metal keys.

8716.90.50Higher: 53.1% vs 22%

If designed specifically for bicycle locks

Specialized keys for cycles shift to Chapter 87 bicycle parts, based on principal use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify key composition meets base metal requirements (e.g

brass, steel) via material certificates to avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying 'keys presented separately' to distinguish from lock sets under 8301.10

Check for anti-dumping duties on certain brass keys from specific countries like China