Product classification
HS code for Metal locker: 9403.20
Furniture, metal, other than for office use.
Classification of metal locker under HS 9403.20
Metal lockers are classified under HS code 9403.20. Chapter 94 of the Harmonized System encompasses furniture, bedding, and similar stuffed furnishings. Heading 9403 is reserved for "Other furniture and parts thereof," which excludes medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture. Within this heading, subheading 9403.20 specifically identifies "Other metal furniture." To be classified here, the locker must be made of base metal and intended for use in environments other than offices. While office furniture has its own subheading (9403.10), lockers used in gyms, schools, factories, or changing rooms are categorized under 9403.20. The classification depends on the physical characteristics and the intended setting. These lockers are typically floor-standing units used for the storage of personal effects, clothing, or equipment. They are distinguished from simple containers by their design as furniture, often featuring vents, locking mechanisms, and internal shelving or hooks. Under GRI 1 and 6, the classification is driven by the fact that these items are clearly identifiable as furniture made of metal that does not meet the specific criteria for office use (which usually involves desks, filing cabinets, or items under 80cm in height).
- Covers
- Steel gym lockers with ventilated doors
- Multi-tier school lockers for student storage
- Heavy-duty industrial staff lockers
- Metal changing room lockers with integrated benches
- Modular metal storage lockers for public venues
- Also under 9403.20
- IKEA (metal beds, shelving)
- Target Room Essentials (metal chairs)
- Wayfair (various metal furniture)
- Fermob (outdoor metal furniture)
- Restoration Hardware (industrial metal pieces)
Codes often confused with 9403.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9403.10, which is reserved for metal furniture of a kind used in offices. If the locker is intended for a workplace but not specifically for an office environment (like a factory floor), 9403.20 is more appropriate. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 7323 (table or kitchen articles of iron/steel) or 7326 (other articles of iron/steel), but since the item functions as furniture, Chapter 94 headings are legally required.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940320 (the code used for metal locker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940320 (the code used for metal locker) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940320, not only metal locker.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11.1B 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.3B 5.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $24.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.3B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.8B 8.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $22.2B 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 codes for metal locker
Brazil splits HS 9403.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9403.20.10Metal kitchen furniture
- 9403.20.90Other metal furniture
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about metal locker
What is the HS code for Metal locker?
The HS code for Metal locker is 940320 (Furniture; metal, other than for office use). The HS code for metal lockers intended for non-office use is 9403.20.
How do I classify Metal locker for customs?
Metal locker is classified under HS code 940320 — Furniture; metal, other than for office use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between office and non-office lockers?
Office furniture (9403.10) is generally designed for administrative environments, whereas 9403.20 covers lockers for schools, gyms, and industrial sites which are sturdier and designed for personal gear.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal locker (HS 940320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940320 (the code used for metal locker) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.1B, 46% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and Vietnam (about $1.3B). World exports came to about $24.1B, 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 metal locker (HS 940320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940320 (the code used for metal locker) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.3B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($1.8B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.2B, 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 Metal locker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940320 for Metal locker 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 metal locker in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940320 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for metal locker depends on the product's details: 9403.20.10 (Metal kitchen furniture), 9403.20.90 (Other metal furniture).