2 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a padlock from Taiwan
Issued March 15, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardR0 R03392 (March 15, 2006)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8301.10.2000
Headings: 8301
Product description
The merchandise is the “Four Digit TSA Lock for Luggage,” item number W092KA02243, made of zinc alloy. It is a 4-dial combination padlock designed to be used on luggage. It measures 2.677 inches long, 1.102 inches wide and 0.551 inch in thickness.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the padlock will be 8301.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal…padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.
Full text
NY R03392 March 15, 2006 CLA-2-83:RR:NC:N1:121 R03392 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8301.10.2000 Mr. Troy Crago Atico International (USA), Inc. 501 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a padlock from Taiwan Dear Mr. Crago: In your letter, dated March 6, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Corporate Express. The merchandise is the “Four Digit TSA Lock for Luggage,” item number W092KA02243, made of zinc alloy. It is a 4-dial combination padlock designed to be used on luggage. It measures 2.677 inches long, 1.102 inches wide and 0.551 inch in thickness. The applicable subheading for the padlock will be 8301.10.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal…padlocks, not of cylinder or pin tumbler construction, not over 3.8 cm in width. The rate of duty will be 2.3 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of welding cable locks from China
The tariff classification of padlocks from China
The tariff classification of a combination lock from China
The tariff classification of a novelty lock from China
The tariff classification of luggage locks from China
The tariff classification of locks and memo holders from China and Taiwan
The tariff classification of a trinket box imported with various other articles, from China.
The tariff classification of a padlock from China
The tariff classification of a padlock from China
The tariff classification of quartz digital wrist watches and padlocks from China
Follow R03392
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.