Aluminum Privacy Door Latch from Japan
An aluminum latch set for privacy locks on interior bathroom or bedroom doors in buildings. Classified under HTS 8302.41.60.45 for base metal fittings suitable for interior doors. Provides secure non-locking engagement for residential privacy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs confirming suitability only for non-garage doors; label as 'door hardware' not 'lockset' to avoid Chapter 83 misclassification
• Ensure country-of-melt documentation for base metal origin