Padlock HS Code 8301.10: 2026 Guide for Importers

For importers, distributors, and wholesale security buyers, the padlock HS code belongs in the product file before shipment. At the international six-digit level, base-metal padlocks fall under HS 8301.10. The final declaration may require national extensions, so a code used for another market should not be copied automatically.

For buyers importing padlocks, classification should stay tied to the exact model, construction, packing data, and destination. That keeps the RFQ, PO, shipping documents, and broker instructions aligned.

GOLD CITY supplies padlocks for importers, distributors, wholesalers, and private-label buyers, so product specifications, packing data, and order details can be matched to the actual RFQ and destination market rather than a broad product description.

What Is the HS Code for Padlocks?

The HS code for padlocks begins with 8301.10 at the international six-digit level. Heading 8301 covers padlocks and locks of base metal, including key, combination, and electrically operated types, together with related parts and separately presented keys. Padlocks themselves are placed under subheading 8301.10.

For a B2B buyer, that answers the first classification question. National customs systems may add further digits for the code used at import entry.

HS Classification Structure: Chapter 83, Heading 8301 and Subheading 8301.10

Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8301 covers padlocks, locks, related locking articles, parts, and keys. Subheading 8301.10 covers padlocks.

This is why searches for padlock HS code, HS code 830110, HSN code for padlock, and 8301.10 padlocks lead to the same six-digit starting point. The next step is the actual product and destination tariff.

What Is the HS Code for Brass Padlocks?

A finished brass padlock remains within the base-metal padlock category at the international six-digit level. That makes HS 8301.10 the normal starting point for brass padlock customs classification. The exact national tariff code still depends on the destination and the goods presented for import.

For commercial orders, “brass padlock” is too broad. Keep the exact model, operating type, size, and relevant construction details with the PO and shipping file.

Product Attributes Relevant to Padlock Classification

A buyer should be able to match the customs file to the product approved during sourcing. The exact model matters more than a broad catalogue label.

For example, GOLD CITY's Brass Padlock Thin Type range covers body sizes from 20 mm to 60 mm. In an RFQ or import file, naming the selected model and size gives the broker a clearer record than simply writing “brass lock.”

Is 83011000 the Same in Every Country?

No. HS 8301.10 is the international six-digit subheading. Codes such as 83011000 or longer ten-digit numbers are national extensions used within particular tariff systems. A code that worked for one destination is not automatically the correct padlock customs code for another.

An old code from a previous shipment can be a reference, not the final answer. Check the current destination tariff before entry.

National Tariff Extensions in Major Import Markets

The United States uses the HTSUS, while the European Union uses the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC framework. Other markets maintain their own national tariff extensions.

The U.S. HTS is revised during the year, so importers should work from the current schedule at entry rather than an old duty table. Multiple U.S. HTS revisions have been issued during 2026. The same principle applies elsewhere: start with HS 8301.10, then confirm the national line for the actual product.

National extensions are only one part of classification. The physical condition of the shipment matters too, especially when padlocks, parts, or loose keys are ordered separately.

Complete Padlocks, Parts and Separately Presented Keys

A finished padlock, a replacement part, and keys shipped on their own are not the same article for customs purposes. At the six-digit HS level, parts are separately listed under 8301.60, while keys presented separately fall under 8301.70.

This matters when a distributor orders spare components with a production shipment or imports an assembly before all components are fitted. The commercial description should match what is physically being imported.

Classification of Complete, Incomplete and Component Shipments

A complete base-metal padlock starts under HS 8301.10. For U.S. classification, an incomplete assembly can still be treated as a padlock when it already has the essential character of the finished article. One CBP ruling applied 8301.10 to an incomplete unit containing the padlock body, shackle, and combination locking mechanism. That does not mean every incomplete assembly should be classified as a padlock. For B2B orders involving parts or unfinished goods, provide the broker with the actual component details before entry.

Once the shipment is identified as a finished padlock rather than a part or separately presented key, the buyer can move to the destination market's detailed tariff line.

What Determines the Final National Tariff Code?

The final padlock tariff code is chosen under the importing country's own schedule. National subdivisions may require details beyond the six-digit HS description, which is why a broker may ask for information first collected for purchasing or QC.

The approved model, dimensions, locking configuration, materials, and shipment condition should stay tied to the same PO reference rather than being reconstructed from emails after shipment.

Current Tariff Review for the Destination Market

For U.S. imports, the final HTS classification should be checked in the current HTSUS. For EU imports, the applicable CN/TARIC code should be checked for the destination and entry date. The same rule applies elsewhere.

Do not treat a supplier's historical code as a substitute for the importer's classification review. The supplier provides accurate product facts; the importer or appointed customs broker confirms the national tariff line.

What Is the Import Duty on Padlocks?

There is no single worldwide padlock import duty. The amount payable can depend on the national tariff code, destination, origin, current trade measures, and any preference that applies. That makes a current duty check part of landed-cost planning.

For cross-country sourcing, an incorrect duty assumption can outweigh a small unit-price difference.

Verify Duty Rates Before Final Landed-Cost Approval

Check the live tariff schedule near the time of entry and have the broker review any origin-based or additional measures that may apply. For U.S. imports, repeated HTS revisions in 2026 are a practical reason not to build landed cost around an old rate saved in a spreadsheet. The factory can support the review with confirmed model details, commercial description, packing information, and origin data available for the shipment.

What Information Should Importers Request From a Padlock Supplier?

Padlock customs classification is easier when the purchasing file is already specific. Waiting until the vessel is close to arrival is a bad time to find that the order file is missing the exact model, construction details, carton weight, or packing format.

These are normal sourcing records. Keeping them together from sample approval through production also makes repeat orders easier to control.

Supplier Data Required for Customs Classification

Keep the following information under the same RFQ or PO reference:

· Exact product name and model

· Body and shackle materials

· Locking or cylinder configuration

· Main product dimensions

· Quantity and packing format

· Carton quantity, dimensions, net weight, and gross weight

· Country of origin and destination market

GOLD CITY's Solid Brass Rectangular Padlock page provides model-level dimensions and carton data across the series. In a normal RFQ, that lets the buyer keep the selected model and shipment data under one order reference instead of rebuilding the file when the broker asks later..

Commercial Invoice and Packing List Data for Padlock Imports

Once the model and classification review are aligned, the commercial invoice and packing list should describe the same goods. Broad wording such as “hardware” or “metal products” gives a broker little to work with and can create unnecessary follow-up.

A useful commercial description identifies the product, while the packing list supports it with quantities, carton counts, and weights.

Pre-Shipment Customs Documentation Review

Before final documents are released:

· Confirm the exact padlock model and shipped quantity.

· Use a product-specific commercial description.

· Match carton counts with the packing list.

· Check net and gross weights against final packing data.

· Give the broker the technical details needed for classification.

· Confirm the current national tariff code before entry.

For repeat business, keep the approved product and shipping record with the PO. A clean first order is a better reference than a chain of old emails.

Conclusion

For base-metal padlocks, the international padlock HS code begins with HS 8301.10. For buyers importing brass padlocks, the six-digit HS number is only the starting point. The national tariff code used at entry still has to match the product, shipment condition, destination, and current tariff schedule.

For a quotation or order review, buyers can contact GOLD CITY with the padlock type, size, quantity, destination market, keying requirement, packing format, and any sample requirement. The confirmed product details can then support the importer's or customs broker's final classification and duty review.

FAQ

Q1: What is the HS code for padlocks?

A: Base-metal padlocks fall under HS 8301.10 at the international six-digit level. National declarations may require additional digits.

Q2: What is the HS code for a brass padlock?

A: A typical finished brass padlock starts under HS 8301.10. Check the final national code against the actual model, shipment condition, and destination tariff.

Q3: Is HS code 830110 the same as 83011000?

A: No. 830110 represents the six-digit HS subheading 8301.10. A code such as 83011000 is a longer national tariff code and should not be assumed to apply in every market.

Q4: Are padlock parts classified under HS 8301.10?

A: Not automatically. Parts are separately listed under HS 8301.60, while keys presented separately are under HS 8301.70. An incomplete assembly may need a separate review based on its condition at import.

Q5: How do I check the import duty for padlocks?

A: Confirm the national tariff code, then check the current destination tariff, origin treatment, and any additional measures. The importer or customs broker should make the final duty check.