HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8301.40 – Locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal
HS code 8301.40 is the 6-digit subheading for locks, (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. It is used for residential door deadbolts, commercial mortise locks, gate locks, safe locks and vending machine locks.
What HS 8301.40 covers
This broad HS code covers all base metal locks operated by key, combination, or electricity, excluding those specifically designed for motor vehicles (830120) or furniture (830130). This "catch-all" category includes a vast array of locks for doors (residential, commercial, industrial), gates, safes, vending machines, and various other general security applications. Major importers are countries with extensive construction sectors, high demand for building security, and diverse industrial needs, such as the United States, Germany, and the UK. Exporters are typically nations with robust metal fabrication and lock manufacturing industries, including China, Germany, and Taiwan, which produce a wide spectrum of locking mechanisms. Key considerations for traders involve understanding different lock types (e.g., mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolts), security grades, material finishes, and compliance with building codes and safety standards. The market is highly diverse, catering to both mass-market and specialized high-security requirements.
- Covers
- Residential door deadbolts
- Commercial mortise locks
- Gate locks
- Safe locks
- Vending machine locks
- Locker locks
- Rim locks
- Smart door locks
- Examples
- Schlage deadbolt
- Kwikset door lock
- Yale smart door lock
- Sargent mortise lock
- Mul-T-Lock high-security cylinder
Codes often confused with 8301.40
Common mistake. This code is often confused with more specific lock categories like 830110 (padlocks), 830120 (motor vehicle locks), or 830130 (furniture locks) if the specific application is not clearly defined, leading to incorrect classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 830140, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 830140 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $2.4B 39% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $598M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Germany $515M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $320M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $210M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $5.3B 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 8301.40
Brazil does not split HS 8301.40: its NCM code is 8301.40.00.
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 8301.40
What is HS code 830140?
HS code 830140 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Locks; (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. This broad HS code covers all base metal locks operated by key, combination, or electricity, excluding those specifically designed for motor vehicles (830120) or furniture (830130). This "catch-all" category includes a vast array of locks for doors (residential, commercial, industrial), gates, safes, vending machines, and various other general security applications. Major importers are countries with extensive construction sectors, high demand for building security, and diverse industrial needs, such as the United States, Germany, and the UK. Exporters are typically nations with robust metal fabrication and lock manufacturing industries, including China, Germany, and Taiwan, which produce a wide spectrum of locking mechanisms. Key considerations for traders involve understanding different lock types (e.g., mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolts), security grades, material finishes, and compliance with building codes and safety standards. The market is highly diverse, catering to both mass-market and specialized high-security requirements.
What products fall under HS code 830140?
Residential door deadbolts, commercial mortise locks, gate locks, safe locks, vending machine locks, locker locks, rim locks, smart door locks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 830140?
This code is often confused with more specific lock categories like 830110 (padlocks), 830120 (motor vehicle locks), or 830130 (furniture locks) if the specific application is not clearly defined, leading to incorrect classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 830140?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 830140 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 39% of world exports), Mexico ($598M) and Germany ($515M). World exports came to about $6.0B, 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 830140?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 830140 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($320M) and the United Kingdom ($210M). World imports came to about $5.3B, 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 830140 structured?
HS code 830140 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 830140?
In Brazil, HS code 830140 is NCM 8301.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.