Product classification
HS code for Cash boxes: 8303.00
Safes, armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Classification of cash boxes under HS 8303.00
Cash boxes are classified under HS code 830300. This code is part of Chapter 83, which covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8303 is specifically designated for armored or reinforced safes, strong-boxes, and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, as well as cash or deed boxes and the like, made of base metal. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the material of construction and the intended security function. To fall under this code, the cash box must be made of base metal (such as iron or steel) and be designed for the secure storage of money, documents, or valuables. These items are typically characterized by reinforced walls and the inclusion of a locking mechanism, whether it be a key lock, combination lock, or electronic keypad. The Harmonized System groups these items together because they share the common purpose of providing physical security against theft or fire. Unlike general storage boxes, the structural integrity and locking feature are the defining characteristics for classification under 830300.
- Covers
- Portable metal cash boxes with handles
- Metal deed boxes for document storage
- Small metal strong-boxes
- Reinforced metal money boxes
- Safe deposit boxes for individual use
- Metal petty cash tins with locks
- Also under 8303.00
- ChubbSafes
- SentrySafe
- Gardall Safes
- Liberty Safes
- Cannon Safes
Codes often confused with 8303.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 7326, which covers other articles of iron or steel. While a cash box is made of steel, the specific security function of heading 8303 takes precedence. Another error is using HS code 9403, which covers metal furniture; however, cash boxes are considered security containers rather than furniture. Additionally, if a cash box is made of plastic, it must be classified under Chapter 39 (3926) instead of 8303.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830300 (the code used for cash boxes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830300 (the code used for cash boxes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 830300, not only cash boxes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $598M 39% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$104M 6.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $92M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $320M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $134M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $46M 3.6% 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 cash boxes
Brazil classifies cash boxes under NCM 8303.00.00: HS 8303.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cash boxes
What is the HS code for Cash boxes?
The HS code for Cash boxes is 830300 (Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal). The HS code for cash boxes made of base metal is 830300.
How do I classify Cash boxes for customs?
Cash boxes is classified under HS code 830300 — Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electronic safes?
Yes, electronic safes and strong-boxes made of base metal are also classified under HS code 830300.
Which countries are the top exporters of cash boxes (HS 830300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830300 (the code used for cash boxes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($598M, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $104M) and the Netherlands ($92M). 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 cash boxes (HS 830300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830300 (the code used for cash boxes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($320M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($134M) and France ($46M). 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.
Is the HS code for Cash boxes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830300 for Cash boxes 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 cash boxes in Brazil?
In Brazil, cash boxes (HS 830300) is classified under NCM 8303.00.00.