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Steel Spare Car Key from Germany

A durable steel duplicate key for automotive ignition or door locks, sold individually as a replacement part. Classified under HTS 8301.70.00.60 for other base metal keys presented separately. Excludes keys bundled with vehicle lock cylinders.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide automotive manufacturer specs and groove patterns in documentation for accurate 'other keys' classification

• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with transponder chips, which may require 8512.90 for electrical parts

• Ensure country-of-melt reporting for steel keys to comply with Section 232 tariffs if applicable