Nickel-Plated Safe Key from Japan
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.
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
• 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