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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of armored safes, strong-boxes, safe deposit lockers & cash boxes of base metal (SITC 69912) totaled $20.2M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Armored Safes, Strong-Boxes, Safe Deposit Lockers & Cash Boxes of Base Metal 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 safes, strong-room doors, safe deposit lockers, and cash and deed boxes represent a specialized segment of the security equipment market, serving financial institutions, government facilities, and commercial enterprises. The heading's scope spans a wide range of security ratings and sizes — from small cash boxes to vault-grade strong-room doors — and the applicable HTS subheading at the 10-digit level often reflects these distinctions. Steel-content construction in most of these products means Section 232 tariff exposure is a routine landed-cost consideration.
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Both fall within this SITC heading, but HTS subheadings at the 10-digit level typically differentiate by construction and security rating — for example, by wall thickness, locking mechanism complexity, or fire-resistance certification. Importers should match the product's specifications against the relevant HTS notes to select the correct subheading.
Standard commercial safes and strong-boxes do not require a dedicated import permit in most cases, but importers should confirm that the product does not incorporate controlled encryption technology or materials subject to export-control regulations in the country of origin, which could trigger additional compliance requirements on the US side.
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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 |
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