Brass Door Lock Key from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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