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The tariff classification of padlocks from China
Issued March 23, 1994 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8301.10.4000
Headings: 8301
Product description
The merchandise is a combination padlock, 6 cm wide, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction. The shackle and mechanism are made of steel and the body of the lock is made of plastic. It is the opinion of this office that the steel parts constitute the essential character of the lock.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the padlock will be 8301.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks and locks, of base metal, padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.
Full text
NY 895814 March 23, 1994 CLA-2-83:S:N:N3:113 895814 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8301.10.4000 Mr. Tom Goida PHADZ Lester Drive #6 Derry, NH 03038 RE: The tariff classification of padlocks from China Dear Mr. Goida: In your letter dated March 10, 1994, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is a combination padlock, 6 cm wide, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction. The shackle and mechanism are made of steel and the body of the lock is made of plastic. It is the opinion of this office that the steel parts constitute the essential character of the lock. The applicable subheading for the padlock will be 8301.10.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for padlocks and locks, of base metal, padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 3.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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