Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 83014060: Base Metal Locks (other than padlocks, locks for motor vehicles or furniture, luggage locks)

Base metal locks are an essential component of security systems used in various applications. The HS Code 83014060 specifically refers to locks made of base metal that are not padlocks, locks for motor vehicles or furniture, or luggage locks. These locks are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings to secure doors, cabinets, safes, and other valuable assets.

When importing or exporting these locks, it is important to be aware of the applicable customs duties and special tariff preference programs. The bound/MFN duty rate for HS Code 83014060 is 5.7%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for HS Code 83014060 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the weight of the locks being imported or exported.

There are several special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for base metal locks under HS Code 83014060. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain offers a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• NAFTA for Canada: Base metal locks imported from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from certain Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel offers duty-free treatment for imports of base metal locks.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from certain Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan offers a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco has a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Base metal locks imported from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman offers a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from certain Central American countries and the Dominican Republic.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru has a special rate for imports of base metal locks.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore offers a special rate for imports of base metal locks.

When importing base metal locks under HS Code 83014060 into the United States, it is important to note that the state of Kansas is a key destination for these products. Kansas serves as a major hub for the distribution and sale of base metal locks, making it an important state for importers and exporters in this industry.

Overall, HS Code 83014060 covers a wide range of base metal locks that are used for various security applications. Importers and exporters should be aware of the applicable duties and special tariff preference programs to optimize their trade activities in this sector.