Nickel-Plated Safe Key
A high-security nickel-plated key for commercial safes and vaults, offered as individual replacements. It qualifies for HTS 8301.70.00.60 as other base metal keys not fitting prior subheadings. Focuses on standalone presentation without lock frames.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for safe deposit boxes
Keys for safe deposit boxes have a dedicated statistical suffix, separating from general safe keys.
If electrically operated
Keys for electrically operated locks fall under 8301.30, distinct from mechanical base metal keys.
If considered other steel articles
Plain steel blanks without key features might shift to Chapter 73 as unfinished base metal articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit security ratings (e.g
• ANSI grades) and photos of key blanks to CBP for verification
• Label shipments clearly as 'separate keys' to prevent bundling errors with 8301.70.00.20 safe deposit keys
• Watch for quotas or special tariffs on nickel-plated products from high-risk origins
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