Steel Office Storage Locker
A tall, narrow metal cabinet with multiple lockable compartments designed for personal storage in office environments. Classified under HTS 9403.20.00.78 as a storage locker made primarily of metal, distinct from exchange lockers. It features adjustable shelves and ventilation slots for secure item storage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +60.0% | 60% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed primarily for filing documents
Filing cabinets have dedicated subheading within metal furniture, based on principal use for office records.
If basic metal cabinet without furniture design features
Shifts to general metal articles if not suitable for placing on floor as furniture per Chapter 94 notes.
If classified as exchange-type lockers
Statistical note 5 specifies exchange lockers separately, often for coin-operated or key-deposit systems.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify metal composition exceeds 50% by weight to stay in metal furniture heading; provide mill test certificates
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from exchange lockers per statistical note 5 to avoid reclassification
• Include assembly instructions if shipped knocked-down to qualify for potential duty reductions
Related Products under HTS 9403.20.00.78
Military-Style Personnel Locker
Olive drab powder-coated steel locker mimicking army surplus for gear storage. Under HTS 9403.20.00.78 as other metal storage lockers. Reinforced for field-like durability.
Gymnasium Metal Locker
Durable steel locker unit for school or gym changing rooms, featuring tiered compartments with padlock hasps. Falls under HTS 9403.20.00.78 as other metal storage lockers for personal belongings. Built for high-traffic use with reinforced doors and numbering labels.
Industrial Workshop Storage Locker
Heavy-duty metal locker for tools and PPE in workshops, with powder-coated finish and slam-latch doors. HTS 9403.20.00.78 covers such metal storage lockers excluding exchange types. Includes internal bins for organization.
School Hallway Student Locker
Single or double-tier metal locker for student backpacks and books in school corridors. Classified in HTS 9403.20.00.78 as non-exchange storage lockers of metal. Equipped with built-in locks and graffiti-resistant coating.
Employee Break Room Locker
Compact metal locker for coats and lunches in office break areas, with ventilated doors. HTS 9403.20.00.78 applies to such other metal storage lockers. Features keyless digital locks for modern workplaces.
Warehouse Personnel Locker
Rugged steel locker bank for worker uniforms and gear in distribution centers. Under HTS 9403.20.00.78 as metal storage lockers, not exchange type. Includes master-keyed locking system.