Base metal motor vehicle locks from India
India exported $78.2 million of base metal motor vehicle locks (HS 8301.20) in FY2025-26, up 8.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15.7% US import duty, against 43.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 15.7%China 43.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $78MUp 8.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8301.20Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8301.20.00 | Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal: Locks of a kind used on motor vehicles | 5.7% | 15.7% | 43.2% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of base metal motor vehicle locks
India's exports to all countries under HS 8301.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8301.20 is 2.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on base metal motor vehicle locks from India?
15.7% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 43.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for base metal motor vehicle locks?
8301.20, under heading 8301 (Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export base metal motor vehicle locks?
Yes. India exported $78.2 million under HS 8301.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.