What does HTS Chapter 83 cover?

Chapter 83 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) covers Miscellaneous articles of base metal. It sits within Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal. Tandom's catalog lists all 95 10-digit statistical lines and 8 4-digit headings in this chapter.

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 83 imports?

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines range from 2% to 7.5% (median 3.8%); roughly 18% of lines enter duty-free. Use the calculator linked from each code page to build a date- and origin-specific import-duty estimate, including applicable Chapter 99 layers and customs fees. Potential AD/CVD exposure is flagged separately and is not included in the estimate.

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

Section 301 and Section 232 measures are represented by Chapter 99 provisions. A catalog link between a provision and a 10-digit line is a screening flag, not a claim that the measure applies; origin, product and material facts, claims, and entry date control the result.

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 83?

AD/CVD orders are issued at the case level by the Department of Commerce against specific products from specific countries. Use the product's base HTS code to find potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags, then read the written order scope; an HTS match alone does not determine coverage.

Chapter 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal — US Tariff Catalog

`8301`Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8301.10	Padlocks:	—	—	—	—
8301.10.20.00	··Not over 3.8 cm in width	2.3%	39.5%	Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.40.00	··Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width	3.8%	29.5%	Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.50.00	··Over 6.4 cm in width	3.6%	28.5%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.60	··Not over 3.8 cm in width	6.1%	27%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8301.10.60.20	···Lock bodies containing hardened steel components with attached (or insertable) flexible cable composed of wire strands and hardened steel beads	6.1%	27%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.60.80	···Other	6.1%	27%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.80.00	··Over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm in width	4.8%	36%	Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.10.90.00	··Over 6.4 cm in width	4.2%	29.5%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.20.00	Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles	5.7%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8301.20.00.30	·Non-integral steering wheel immobilizer devices	5.7%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.20.00.60	·Other	5.7%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.30.00	Locks of a kind used for furniture	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8301.30.00.60	·Cam locks and other locks suitable for use with chests, drawers and similar items	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.30.00.90	·Other	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.40	Other locks:	—	—	—	—
8301.40.30.00	·Luggage locks	3.1%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	doz.
8301.40.60	·Other	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.85% (JP)	—
8301.40.60.30	··Door locks, locksets and other locks suitable for use with interior or exterior doors (except garage, overhead or sliding doors)	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.85% (JP)	kg
8301.40.60.60	··Other	5.7%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.85% (JP)	kg
8301.50.00.00	Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks	3.1%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.60.00	Parts	2.8%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8301.60.00.00	Parts	2.8%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.60.00.10	·Of copper or copper alloys				kg
8301.60.00.60	·Other				kg
8301.70.00	Keys presented separately	4.5%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8301.70.00.00	Keys presented separately	4.5%	45%	Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8301.70.00.10	·Of copper or copper alloys				kg
8301.70.00.60	·Other				kg

`8302`Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8302.10	Hinges, and parts thereof:	—	—	—	—
8302.10.30.00	··Designed for motor vehicles

`8303`Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8303.00.00.00	Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal	3.8%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg

`8304`Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8304.00.00.00	Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403	3.9%	45%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg

`8305`Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8305.10.00	Fittings for looseleaf binders or files	2.9%	45%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
8305.10.00.10	·Ring binder mechanisms

`8306`Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8306.10.00.00	Bells, gongs and the like, and parts thereof	5.8%	50%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8306.21.00.00	·Plated with precious metal, and parts thereof

`8307`Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8307.10	Of iron or steel:	—	—	—	—
8307.10.30.00	·With fittings	3.8%	30%

`8308`Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets and the like, of base metal, of a kind used for clothing or clothing accessories, footwear, jewelry, wrist watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods or saddlery or for other made up articles; tubular or bifurcated rivets, of base metal; beads and spangles, of base metal:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8308.10.00.00	Hooks, eyes and eyelets	1.1¢/kg + 2.9%	10¢/kg + 25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	kg
8308.20	Tubular or bifurcated rivets:

`8309`Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8309.10.00.00	Crown corks (including crown seals and caps), and parts thereof	Free	45%	—	kg
8309.90.00	Other	2.6%

`8310`Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8310.00.00.00	Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405	Free	45%	—	kg

`8311`Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides; wire and rods, of agglomerated base metal powder, used for metal spraying; base metal parts thereof:

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
8311.10.00.00	Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding	Free	35%	—	kg
8311.20.00.00	Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding

Chapter 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal

Exclusions from Section XV

Parts of General Use

Classification of Composite Articles

Alloy Classification Rules

Iron vs. Nonalloy Steel vs. Stainless

`8301`Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal:

`8303`Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal

`8304`Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403

`8305`Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal:

`8306`Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof:

`8307`Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings:

`8309`Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal:

`8310`Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 83 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 83 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 83?

Exclusions from Section XV

Parts of General Use

Classification of Composite Articles

Alloy Classification Rules

Iron vs. Nonalloy Steel vs. Stainless

8301Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal:

8303Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal

8304Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403

8305Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal:

8306Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof:

8307Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings:

8309Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal:

8310Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 83 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 83 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 83?

`8301`Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal:

`8303`Armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, and parts thereof, of base metal

`8304`Desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403

`8305`Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal:

`8306`Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof:

`8307`Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings:

`8309`Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, and parts thereof, of base metal:

`8310`Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405