Product classification
HS code for Locking clasps: 8301.50
Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal.
Classification of locking clasps under HS 8301.50
Locking clasps are classified under HS code 8301.50. This classification is found in Chapter 83, which covers miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8301 specifically includes padlocks and locks (key, combination, or electrically operated), of base metal, as well as clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks. Subheading 8301.50 is the specific designation for these 'clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks.' For a product to be classified here, it must meet two primary criteria: it must be made of base metal (such as steel, brass, or aluminum) and it must feature an integrated locking mechanism. These items are commonly used in the manufacture of high-end luggage, briefcases, and handbags where security is a requirement. The presence of the lock is the defining characteristic that separates this code from general hardware or simple fasteners.
- Covers
- Base metal clasps with integrated key locks
- Briefcase frames featuring built-in locks
- Handbag locking mechanisms made of base metal
- Trunk clasps with combination or key locks
- Also under 8301.50
- Samsonite luggage clasp
- Coach handbag frame lock
- Tumi briefcase latch
- antique jewelry box clasp
- vintage trunk lock
Codes often confused with 8301.50
Common mistake. Locking clasps are often confused with HS code 8308.90, which covers clasps, frames with clasps, and buckles used for clothing or accessories but *without* locks. If the clasp does not have a locking cylinder or combination mechanism, it cannot be classified under 8301.50. Additionally, if the clasp is made of plastic, it would be classified under Chapter 39 (e.g., 3926.90) rather than Chapter 83, regardless of whether it has a lock.
Top exporters and importers of HS 830150 (the code used for locking clasps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830150 (the code used for locking clasps) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 830150, not only locking clasps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $34M 24% of world exports
- 2 Romania $27M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $18M 13% of world exports
World total: $138M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $19M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $13M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $11M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $151M 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 locking clasps
Brazil classifies locking clasps under NCM 8301.50.00: HS 8301.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about locking clasps
What is the HS code for Locking clasps?
The HS code for Locking clasps is 830150 (Clasps and frames with clasps; incorporating locks, of base metal). The HS code for clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, made of base metal, is 8301.50.
How do I classify Locking clasps for customs?
Locking clasps is classified under HS code 830150 — Clasps and frames with clasps; incorporating locks, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can plastic locking clasps use this code?
No, HS code 8301.50 is strictly for articles made of base metal. Plastic versions are classified under Chapter 39.
Which countries are the top exporters of locking clasps (HS 830150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830150 (the code used for locking clasps) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 24% of world exports), Romania ($27M) and Germany ($18M). World exports came to about $138M, 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 locking clasps (HS 830150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830150 (the code used for locking clasps) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($19M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($13M) and the Netherlands ($11M). World imports came to about $151M, 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 Locking clasps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830150 for Locking clasps 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 locking clasps in Brazil?
In Brazil, locking clasps (HS 830150) is classified under NCM 8301.50.00.