Product classification
HS code for Cabinet locks: 8301.30
Locks, of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Classification of cabinet locks under HS 8301.30
Cabinet locks are classified under HS code 8301.30, which is specifically reserved for locks of a kind used for furniture. This classification is part of Chapter 83, covering miscellaneous base metal articles. The heading 8301 includes padlocks and locks (key, combination, or electrically operated), of base metal. Subheading 8301.30 specifically isolates those locks intended for installation in furniture items like desks, cabinets, wardrobes, and chests. The classification depends on the intended use and the physical design of the locking mechanism. These locks are typically smaller and have different mounting configurations compared to door locks used in buildings. Under the Harmonized System's General Interpretative Rules, the specific function of the lock as a furniture component takes precedence over more general lock categories. Whether the lock uses a traditional physical key, a numeric combination, or an electronic keypad, as long as it is designed for furniture and made of base metal, it remains within this code. The classification ensures that furniture hardware is grouped logically for customs valuation and statistical tracking.
- Covers
- Cam locks for office cabinets
- Drawer locks (cylinder or plunger type)
- Wardrobe locks of base metal
- Electronic keypad locks for lockers
- Magnetic cabinet locks for child safety (metal components)
- Combination locks for furniture
- Also under 8301.30
- Hafele cabinet lock
- Sugatsune drawer lock
- Southco cam lock
- IKEA desk drawer lock
- Master Lock furniture combination lock
Codes often confused with 8301.30
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8301.40, which covers \"other locks.\" While 8301.40 is a valid code for general-purpose locks, 8301.30 is more specific for furniture applications and must be used for cabinet locks. Another error is classifying these under 8302.42, which covers other mountings and fittings for furniture. However, because 8301 specifically mentions locks, it is the correct heading per GRI 1. Plastic locks are also sometimes incorrectly placed here, but they belong in 3926.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830130 (the code used for cabinet locks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830130 (the code used for cabinet locks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 830130, not only cabinet locks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $327M 53% of world exports
- 2 Germany $50M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $38M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $614M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $70M 15% of world imports
- 2 Canada $22M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $21M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $461M 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 cabinet locks
Brazil classifies cabinet locks under NCM 8301.30.00: HS 8301.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cabinet locks
What is the HS code for Cabinet locks?
The HS code for Cabinet locks is 830130 (Locks; of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal). The HS code for cabinet locks made of base metal is 8301.30.
How do I classify Cabinet locks for customs?
Cabinet locks is classified under HS code 830130 — Locks; of a kind used for furniture (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electronic cabinet locks classified differently?
No, HS code 8301.30 includes locks that are key, combination, or electrically operated, provided they are for furniture.
Which countries are the top exporters of cabinet locks (HS 830130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830130 (the code used for cabinet locks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($327M, 53% of world exports), Germany ($50M) and the United States ($38M). World exports came to about $614M, 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 cabinet locks (HS 830130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830130 (the code used for cabinet locks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($70M, 15% of world imports), Canada ($22M) and Germany ($21M). World imports came to about $461M, 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.
Is the HS code for Cabinet locks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830130 for Cabinet locks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cabinet locks in Brazil?
In Brazil, cabinet locks (HS 830130) is classified under NCM 8301.30.00.