Brass Door Lock Key from Japan
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 — 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
• 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