Brass Door Lock Key from China
A separately presented brass key designed for standard residential door locks, featuring a precise cut pattern for cylinder mechanisms. It falls under HTS 8301.70.00 as a base metal key supplied individually, not attached to any lock assembly. This classification applies to replacement or spare keys for padlocks and locks of base metal.
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
• Verify the key is presented separately from the lock to avoid reclassification under 8301.10; include material certificates confirming base metal composition
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as key sets, which may trigger 8301.40 parts classification