Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Base Metal Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes (HS 830300) totaled $25.9M in August 2026, imported from 39 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes paid $5.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Base Metal Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes imports of $25.9M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.9M.
Last updated: August 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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1.5K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8303
Subheading 830300 · $25.9M of $25.9M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8303000000 | Safes, Cash or Deed Boxes Etc A Prts, Base Metal | $25.7M | 21.45% | 84.08% | $5.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8303000000 | Safes, Cash or Deed Boxes Etc A Prts, Base Metal | $2.6M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$25.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $282.2M of Base Metal Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes and exported $34.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 74% of it. China pays 40.9% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.45% of imports for consumption.