U.S. imports of Base Metal Locks for Motor Vehicles (HS 830120) totaled $70.7M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Locks for Motor Vehicles paid $3.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLocks designed for use on motor vehicles — door locks, trunk locks, ignition locks, and nonintegral steering wheel immobilizers — are a tightly integrated automotive supply-chain commodity classified here. The US schedule distinguishes nonintegral steering wheel immobilizers (8301200030) from other motor vehicle locks (8301200060). Mexico and Canada dominate supply, reflecting deep USMCA-integrated automotive parts production, with South Korea also a significant source through its established OEM supplier base. Importers sourcing from Mexico or Canada may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment, subject to applicable rules of origin.
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6.4K import shipments a month
A nonintegral steering wheel immobilizer (8301200030) is a standalone anti-theft device that clamps onto or locks the steering wheel but is not built into the vehicle's steering column. Locks that are integrated into the steering column mechanism, or door and trunk locks, fall under 8301200060. The distinction matters because the two lines may carry different duty rates.
Motor vehicle locks from Mexico may qualify for USMCA preferential tariff treatment if they meet the applicable tariff-shift or regional value content rules of origin. Given that Mexico is the leading supplier and much of this production is tied to North American OEM automotive assembly, many shipments are structured to qualify — but importers must obtain and retain a valid USMCA certification of origin and verify that the specific lock components meet the rule for HTS Chapter 83.
Subheading 2 of 7 in heading 8301
Subheading 830120 · $70.7M of $236.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$70.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $811.8M of Base Metal Locks for Motor Vehicles and exported $125.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 77% of it. Germany pays 13.6% duty; Canada 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
70.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.29% of imports for consumption.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301200060 | Other Locks for Motor Vehicles, of Base Metal | $70.4M | 4.27% | 29.22% | $3.0M |
| 8301200030 | Nonintegral Steering Wheel Immobilizers, Base Metal | $212K | 12.94% | 100.00% | $27K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8301200000 | Locks of A Kind Used on Motor Vehicles, Base Metal | $12.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.