Master Key for Apartment Locks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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