Master Key for Apartment Locks from China
Heavy-duty steel master key for multi-tenant apartment building locks, sold as individual replacements. Classified in HTS 8301.70.00.60 for other separately presented base metal keys. Not for specific safe deposit or time locks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide building code compliance certs for master keys used in multi-unit housing
• Avoid reclassification by specifying 'not for cylinders' in entry docs
• Monitor for cybersecurity markings if keys enable smart lock overrides