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U.S. imports of base metal keys presented separately for padlocks or locks (HS 830170) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Keys Presented Separately for Padlocks or Locks paid $355K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCopper and copper-alloy keys (8301700010) are classified separately from other base metal keys (8301700060) under this heading, a distinction that matters for duty calculation and Section 301 exposure on China-origin goods. Keys presented separately — meaning not packaged with the lock — are the defining classification criterion; keys sold with a lock are classified under the lock's heading instead. Mexico leads US supply, followed by China and Germany, giving importers a USMCA-eligible sourcing option that can reduce duty exposure on high-volume key programs.
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The critical factor is presentation: keys imported separately from their associated lock fall under 830170. If the key is packaged or sold together with the lock as a set, it is generally classified under the lock's heading (8301) rather than as a separate key.
The US schedule distinguishes copper and copper-alloy keys (8301700010) from all other base metal keys (8301700060). Importers should verify alloy composition documentation, as misclassification between these two lines can affect duty rates and Section 301 applicability for China-origin shipments.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301700060 | KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY, NESOI | $3.3M | 14.83% | $243K |
| 8301700010 | KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY, OF COPPER/COPPER ALLOYS | $1.6M | 14.65% | $112K |
| 8301700000 | KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY | $0 | -- | -- |
KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY, NESOI
KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY, OF COPPER/COPPER ALLOYS
KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8301700000 | KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY | $2.7M |
KEYS PRESENTED SEPARATELY
80.6K kg
OTH BS METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
HS 830230
MOUNTINGS & SMLR ART & PTS FOR BUILDINGS, BASE MTL
HS 830241
LOCKS EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE OR FURNITURE, BASE METL
HS 830140
OTH BASE METL MOUNTNGS FTTNGS ETC FOR FURNITURE
HS 830242
HINGES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL
HS 830210
STOPPERS, CAPS, LIDS, SEALS ETC NES, PRTS, BS METL
HS 830990
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.3M | $606K | -$1.7M |
| California | $524K | $331K | -$192K |
| Unidentified | -- | $771K | +$771K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.3M | $311K | -$1.0M |
| YSLETA, TX | $598K | $562K | -$35K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $771K | +$771K |
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