Product classification
HS code for Strongboxes: 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 strongboxes under HS 8303.00
Strongboxes and related security containers are classified under HS code 8303.00. This heading specifically encompasses safes, armored or reinforced strong-boxes, and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, as well as cash or deed boxes, provided they are made of base metal. The classification is based on the material composition (base metal) and the protective nature of the article. To fall under this heading, the product must offer a degree of protection against theft or fire through reinforced construction. Chapter 83 covers miscellaneous articles of base metal, and 8303 is the specific provision for security-related metal furniture and containers. This includes heavy-duty safes used in banks and offices, as well as smaller, portable strong-boxes used for securing cash, jewelry, or important documents. The presence of mechanical or electronic locking mechanisms is a standard feature of products in this category. It is important to note that the "armored or reinforced" requirement applies primarily to safes and strong-rooms; smaller cash boxes are included based on their design for securing valuables, even if they lack heavy armor.
- Covers
- Fire-resistant metal safes
- Armored strong-boxes for valuables
- Bank vault doors and safe deposit lockers
- Metal cash boxes with key or combination locks
- Deed boxes made of reinforced steel
- Also under 8303.00
- ChubbSafes
- SentrySafe
- Gardall Safes
- Liberty Safes
- Cannon Safes
Codes often confused with 8303.00
Common mistake. Strongboxes are often confused with HS code 9403.10 or 9403.20, which cover metal office furniture. However, if the primary characteristic is security and reinforcement, 8303.00 takes precedence. Another common error is using 7323.99 for general iron or steel household articles; 8303.00 is more specific for security containers and must be used according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 830300 (the code used for strongboxes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830300 (the code used for strongboxes) 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 strongboxes.
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 strongboxes
Brazil classifies strongboxes 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 strongboxes
What is the HS code for Strongboxes?
The HS code for Strongboxes 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 strongboxes, safes, and reinforced cash boxes made of base metal is 8303.00.
How do I classify Strongboxes for customs?
Strongboxes 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 a digital lock change the classification?
No, the type of lock (key, combination, or electronic) does not change the classification, as long as the box is a reinforced metal container for valuables.
Which countries are the top exporters of strongboxes (HS 830300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830300 (the code used for strongboxes) 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 strongboxes (HS 830300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 830300 (the code used for strongboxes) 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 Strongboxes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 830300 for Strongboxes 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 strongboxes in Brazil?
In Brazil, strongboxes (HS 830300) is classified under NCM 8303.00.00.