HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8301.10 – Padlocks; (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal
HS code 8301.10 is the 6-digit subheading for padlocks, (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. It is used for brass padlocks, laminated steel padlocks, combination padlocks, weatherproof padlocks and disc detainer padlocks.
What HS 8301.10 covers
This HS code covers all types of padlocks made from base metals, whether operated by a key, a combination, or electronically. These portable security devices are essential for securing gates, lockers, sheds, and various personal belongings across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Major importers include countries with significant construction activity, retail demand for security products, and industrial applications, such as the United States, Germany, and Canada. Exporters are typically nations with strong metalworking industries and advanced manufacturing capabilities, like China, Taiwan, and Germany, which produce a wide range of padlocks from basic models to high-security variants. Key considerations for traders involve understanding different security ratings (e.g., CEN grades), material durability (brass, steel, hardened steel), weather resistance, and smart lock functionalities. The market is driven by both security needs and technological advancements, with smart padlocks gaining increasing traction.
- Covers
- Brass padlocks
- Laminated steel padlocks
- Combination padlocks
- Weatherproof padlocks
- Disc detainer padlocks
- Smart Bluetooth padlocks
- High-security padlocks
- Examples
- Master Lock combination padlock
- Abus brass padlock
- Brinks laminated padlock
- Yale smart padlock
- American Lock high-security padlock
Codes often confused with 8301.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other types of locks under 830140 if the portable nature of the padlock is not clearly identified, or with parts of locks under 830160 if components are imported separately.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $954M 65% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $133M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 United States $63M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $262M 21% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $67M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 France $60M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8301.10
Brazil does not split HS 8301.10: its NCM code is 8301.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 83.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8301.10
What is HS code 830110?
HS code 830110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Padlocks; (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. This HS code covers all types of padlocks made from base metals, whether operated by a key, a combination, or electronically. These portable security devices are essential for securing gates, lockers, sheds, and various personal belongings across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Major importers include countries with significant construction activity, retail demand for security products, and industrial applications, such as the United States, Germany, and Canada. Exporters are typically nations with strong metalworking industries and advanced manufacturing capabilities, like China, Taiwan, and Germany, which produce a wide range of padlocks from basic models to high-security variants. Key considerations for traders involve understanding different security ratings (e.g., CEN grades), material durability (brass, steel, hardened steel), weather resistance, and smart lock functionalities. The market is driven by both security needs and technological advancements, with smart padlocks gaining increasing traction.
What products fall under HS code 830110?
Brass padlocks, laminated steel padlocks, combination padlocks, weatherproof padlocks, disc detainer padlocks, smart Bluetooth padlocks, high-security padlocks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830110?
This code can be confused with other types of locks under 830140 if the portable nature of the padlock is not clearly identified, or with parts of locks under 830160 if components are imported separately.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($954M, 65% of world exports), Mexico ($133M) and the United States ($63M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 830110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($262M, 21% of world imports), Mexico ($67M) and France ($60M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 830110 structured?
HS code 830110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (83) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830110?
In Brazil, HS code 830110 is NCM 8301.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.