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Cash Drop Box for Retail

A heavy-duty steel cash box with armored deposit slot for secure overnight cash storage in retail environments. It includes a reinforced door and key lock, fitting HTS 8303.00.00.00 for cash boxes of base metal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+37.5%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+60.0%63.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8301.40.30Lower: 15.6% vs 41.3%

If basic key-locked cash box without armored deposit mechanism

Simpler cash boxes resemble locksets or fittings rather than reinforced strong-boxes.

7326.90.86Lower: 40.4% vs 41.3%

If sold as bulk metal enclosure without security designation

Unspecified steel boxes default to other iron/steel articles if not marketed as cash security.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of security features like deposit slots and reinforced construction to distinguish from general containers

• Ensure country-of-origin markings on base metal components for preferential tariff treatment

• Avoid shipping with valuables inside to prevent seizure as undeclared goods