83013000
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES OF BASE METAL›Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing articles, of base metal
Locks of a kind used for furniture
Standard EU duty
2.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
6 docs
N954U045U078U079Y997Y984
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 2.7% | - | R2261/98 |
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Export prohibitionKPR0285/18
Export prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM888Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals)
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078- Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079- Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954- Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045- Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045- Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%
5
Binding Tariff Information
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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Classification scope of subheading 8301 30
Subheading 8301 30 of the Combined Nomenclature covers locks for furniture of base metal. This category includes cabinet locks for office and wardrobe cupboards, chest of drawers locks, drawer locks, locks for cashboxes and furniture safes, display case and showcase locks, and locks for metal garden furniture. Furniture locks are typically permanently mounted in the furniture structure and operated by a key or cylinder mechanism. Classification under subheading 8301 30 requires distinction from portable padlocks (8301 10), vehicle locks (8301 20) and building locks (8301 40). The key classification criterion is that the lock is designed as an integral part of a furniture item. Classification follows the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) of the Combined Nomenclature, particularly Rules 1 and 6. Notes to Section XV and Chapter 83 CN define the base metal goods scope. In case of classification doubt, Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended.
Import requirements for furniture locks under subheading 8301 30
Importing furniture locks under subheading 8301 30 into the European Union requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number and submit an electronic customs declaration with the correct 8-digit CN code. Required documents include a commercial invoice with product description and value, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), goods specification and certificate of origin for preferential rates. Furniture locks as base metal products are subject to the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. Products with galvanic or lacquer coatings may be subject to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, in particular regarding nickel and chromium content and nickel release limits defined in EN 1811. Furniture locks certified to the EN 14073 series may require test documentation. Imported locks must carry correct labelling indicating material, manufacturer and any applicable security grade. Current MFN duty rates should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.
Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 8301 30
MFN duty rates for furniture locks under subheading 8301 30 should be verified in the current European Commission TARIC database, as they may change following new trade agreements or EU legislative decisions. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU free trade agreements, including CETA (Canada), the EU-Japan EPA, the EU-South Korea Agreement, the EU-UK TCA and the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries. Compliance with rules of origin and presentation of valid proof of origin (EUR.1 certificate, invoice declaration or REX statement) are required for preferential rates. Imports of furniture locks from China represent a significant trade flow and importers should check TARIC for any anti-dumping or countervailing duties in force. Imports from Russia and Belarus may be subject to EU sanctions. VAT at the applicable national rate applies on import. All current duty rates and trade measures should be verified in the TARIC database before importation.
Furniture locks - tariff classification
CN code 8301 30 covers locks for furniture. Import into the EU is subject to TARIC duty rates. Products must comply with EN standards for security and durability, including EN 12209 for door locks and EN 12320 for padlocks. Correct TARIC classification is essential as lock parts and complete locks carry different duty rates.
Frequently asked questions
What locks are classified under subheading 8301 30 of the customs tariff?
Subheading 8301 30 covers locks for furniture made of base metals, designed for permanent installation in furniture items. This includes cabinet locks, chest of drawers locks, drawer locks, cashbox locks, furniture safe locks and display case locks. Portable padlocks used externally fall under subheading 8301 10. Building locks mounted in doors and windows are classified under subheading 8301 40. Duty rates and trade measures should be verified in the TARIC system.
Are furniture locks under subheading 8301 30 subject to REACH regulations?
Furniture locks of base metal imported under subheading 8301 30 may be subject to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 regarding hazardous substances. This particularly concerns nickel and chromium plating, for which the nickel release limits defined in EN 1811 apply. Products may be subject to supplier obligations for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and substance registration. Importers should request REACH compliance documentation and nickel release test results from their supplier. Current regulatory requirements should be verified with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
What documents are needed to import furniture locks under subheading 8301 30?
Importing furniture locks under subheading 8301 30 requires a commercial invoice with product description and value, transport document (CMR, B/L or AWB), the importer's EORI number and a product specification. For preferential duty rates, a valid certificate of origin (EUR.1, invoice declaration or REX) is required. For products with metallic coatings, REACH compliance test reports are advisable. Current duty rates and requirements should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database.
What EN standards apply to locks for furniture CN 8301 30?
Locks for furniture CN 8301 30 must comply with EN security standards. Door locks follow EN 12209, padlocks EN 12320. Certification to European standards facilitates customs clearance and market access.
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