Section 15: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Chapter 83: Chapter 83
81 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8301 | Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames wit... | — |
| 8301.10 | Padlocks: | — |
| 8301.10.20 | Not over 3.8 cm in width | 2.3% |
| 8301.10.40 | Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width | 3.8% |
| 8301.10.50 | Over 6.4 cm in width | 3.6% |
| 8301.10.60 | Not over 3.8 cm in width | 6.1% |
| 8301.10.80 | Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width | 4.8% |
| 8301.10.90 | Over 6.4 cm in width | 4.2% |
| 8301.20.00 | Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles | 5.7% |
| 8301.30.00 | Locks of a kind used for furniture | 5.7% |
| 8301.40 | Other locks: | — |
| 8301.40.30 | Luggage locks | 3.1% |
| 8301.40.60 | Other | 5.7% |
| 8301.50.00 | Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks | 3.1% |
| 8301.60.00 | Parts | 2.8% |
| 8301.70.00 | Keys presented separately | 4.5% |
| 8302 | Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windo... | — |
| 8302.10 | Hinges, and parts thereof: | — |
| 8302.10.30 | Designed for motor vehicles | 2% |
| 8302.10.60 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8302.10.90 | Other | 3.4% |
| 8302.20.00 | Castors, and parts thereof | 5.7% |
| 8302.30 | Other mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles; and parts thereof: | — |
| 8302.30.30 | Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc | 2% |
| 8302.30.60 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8302.41 | Suitable for buildings: | — |
| 8302.41.30 | Door closers (except automatic door closers), and parts thereof | 3.9% |
| 8302.41.60 | Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc | 3.9% |
| 8302.41.90 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8302.42 | Other, suitable for furniture: | — |
| 8302.42.30 | Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc | 3.9% |
| 8302.42.60 | Other | 3.4% |
| 8302.49 | Other: | — |
| 8302.49.20 | Coated or plated with precious metal | 7.5% |
| 8302.49.40 | Other | Free |
| 8302.49.60 | Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc | 5.7% |
| 8302.49.80 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8302.50.00 | Hat-racks, hat pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, and parts thereof | Free |
| 8302.60 | Automatic door closers, and parts thereof: | — |
| 8302.60.30 | Automatic door closers | 3.9% |
| 8302.60.90 | Parts | 3.1% |
| 8303.00.00 | Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash ... | 3.8% |
| 8304.00.00 | Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and... | 3.9% |
| 8305 | Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags an... | — |
| 8305.10.00 | Fittings for looseleaf binders or files | 2.9% |
| 8305.20.00 | Staples in strips | Free |
| 8305.90 | Other, including parts: | — |
| 8305.90.30 | Paper clips, and parts thereof | Free |
| 8305.90.60 | Other | 5.7% |
| 8306 | Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal... | — |
| 8306.10.00 | Bells, gongs and the like, and parts thereof | 5.8% |
| 8306.21.00 | Plated with precious metal, and parts thereof | 4.5% |
| 8306.29.00 | Other | Free |
| 8306.30.00 | Photograph, picture or similar frames; mirrors; and parts thereof | 2.7% |
| 8307 | Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings: | — |
| 8307.10 | Of iron or steel: | — |
| 8307.10.30 | With fittings | 3.8% |
| 8307.10.60 | Other | 3.8% |
| 8307.90 | Of other base metal: | — |
| 8307.90.30 | With fittings | 3.8% |
| 8307.90.60 | Other | 3.8% |
| 8308 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal... | — |
| 8308.10.00 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets | 1.1¢/kg + 2.9% |
| 8308.20 | Tubular or bifurcated rivets: | — |
| 8308.20.30 | Of iron or steel and not brightened, not lathed and not machined | Free |
| 8308.20.60 | Other | Free |
| 8308.90 | Other, including parts: | — |
| 8308.90.30 | Beads and spangles of base metal | Free |
| 8308.90.60 | Buckles and buckle clasps, and parts thereof | 3.9% |
| 8308.90.90 | Other | 2.7% |
| 8309 | Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottl... | — |
| 8309.10.00 | Crown corks (including crown seals and caps), and parts thereof | Free |
| 8309.90.00 | Other | 2.6% |
| 8310.00.00 | Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and... | Free |
| 8311 | Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products of base metal or of metal carbides, coate... | — |
| 8311.10.00 | Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding | Free |
| 8311.20.00 | Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding | Free |
| 8311.30 | Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame: | — |
| 8311.30.30 | Lead-tin solders | Free |
| 8311.30.60 | Other | Free |
| 8311.90.00 | Other | Free |
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Chapter 83 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 83?▶
Chapter 83 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 83. It contains 81 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 83?▶
Chapter 83 contains 81 tariff codes, of which 59 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 15 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 83 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 83 (Chapter 83) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.