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U.S. imports of base metal safes, strong-boxes, safe deposit lockers & cash boxes (HS 830300) totaled $20.2M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes paid $3.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $16.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataArmored and reinforced security enclosures — from residential gun safes and cash boxes to bank-grade strong-room doors and safe deposit lockers — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8303000000), with classification distinctions driven primarily by construction and security rating rather than by tariff subdivision. Vietnam leads US supply, followed by China and Mexico, a sourcing pattern that reflects both manufacturing cost advantages and, for China-origin goods, the incentive to shift production given Section 301 exposure. Importers should note that fire-resistance ratings, UL certifications, and burglary-resistance grades are commercially critical specifications but do not create separate HTS classifications within this heading.
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Yes. The US schedule places all armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes, safe deposit lockers, and cash boxes under the single 10-digit line 8303000000, regardless of security grade, fire rating, or intended use. The commercial distinction between a residential gun safe and a bank vault door matters for product specifications and UL certification but does not create a separate tariff classification.
Vietnam's rise as the top supplier reflects a combination of competitive manufacturing costs and a deliberate supply-chain shift by major safe brands seeking to reduce Section 301 tariff exposure on China-origin goods. Several large safe manufacturers have relocated or expanded production to Vietnam over the past several years, making it the primary source for both residential and commercial security enclosures entering the US.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $7.6M | -- | -$7.6M |
| CHINA | $5.5M | -- | -$5.5M |
| MEXICO | $3.7M | $90K | -$3.6M |
| CANADA | $266K | $2.0M | +$1.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $465K | -- | -$465K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8303000000 | SAFES, CASH OR DEED BOXES ETC A PRTS, BASE METAL | $20.2M | 22.23% | $3.6M |
SAFES, CASH OR DEED BOXES ETC A PRTS, BASE METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8303000000 | SAFES, CASH OR DEED BOXES ETC A PRTS, BASE METAL | $3.0M |
SAFES, CASH OR DEED BOXES ETC A PRTS, BASE METAL
413.9K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $4.3M | $211K | -$4.0M |
| NOGALES, AZ | $3.1M | $45K | -$3.1M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |