HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8301.20 – Locks; of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal
HS code 8301.20 is the 6-digit subheading for locks, of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. It is used for car door locks, ignition switch locks, trunk locks, steering column locks and glove compartment locks.
What HS 8301.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers locks designed for use in motor vehicles, manufactured from base metals, and operated by key, combination, or electricity. This includes ignition locks, door locks, trunk locks, and steering column locks, which are critical components for vehicle security and functionality. Major importers are typically countries with large automotive manufacturing industries or significant vehicle aftermarkets, such as the United States, Germany, Japan, and Mexico. Exporters often include nations with advanced automotive component manufacturing capabilities, like Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, which supply both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the replacement parts market. Key considerations for traders involve adherence to automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16949), precision engineering, durability under various environmental conditions, and integration with complex vehicle electronic systems for smart locking features. Counterfeit products are a significant concern in this market.
- Covers
- Car door locks
- Ignition switch locks
- Trunk locks
- Steering column locks
- Glove compartment locks
- Fuel cap locks
- Vehicle central locking mechanisms
- Examples
- Bosch ignition lock
- Hella car door lock
- Valeo trunk lock
- U-Haul trailer hitch lock
- Ford OEM door lock actuator
Codes often confused with 8301.20
Common mistake. This code might be confused with general locks under 830140 if the specific "motor vehicle" application is not clearly stated, or with parts of locks under 830160 if only components are imported.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830120 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 $506M 14% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $468M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $427M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $863M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $459M 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $193M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 8301.20
Brazil does not split HS 8301.20: its NCM code is 8301.20.00.
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 8301.20
What is HS code 830120?
HS code 830120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Locks; of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. This HS code specifically covers locks designed for use in motor vehicles, manufactured from base metals, and operated by key, combination, or electricity. This includes ignition locks, door locks, trunk locks, and steering column locks, which are critical components for vehicle security and functionality. Major importers are typically countries with large automotive manufacturing industries or significant vehicle aftermarkets, such as the United States, Germany, Japan, and Mexico. Exporters often include nations with advanced automotive component manufacturing capabilities, like Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, which supply both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the replacement parts market. Key considerations for traders involve adherence to automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16949), precision engineering, durability under various environmental conditions, and integration with complex vehicle electronic systems for smart locking features. Counterfeit products are a significant concern in this market.
What products fall under HS code 830120?
Car door locks, ignition switch locks, trunk locks, steering column locks, glove compartment locks, fuel cap locks, vehicle central locking mechanisms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830120?
This code might be confused with general locks under 830140 if the specific "motor vehicle" application is not clearly stated, or with parts of locks under 830160 if only components are imported.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($506M, 14% of world exports), Mexico ($468M) and Germany ($427M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 830120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830120 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($863M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($459M) and Japan ($193M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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.
How is HS code 830120 structured?
HS code 830120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830120?
In Brazil, HS code 830120 is NCM 8301.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.