Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

HS v2022 Code: 8303

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
83	03	n/a

Code	8303
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	83

Ancestor Codes: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal

This Code: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

Child Codes: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal; Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal; Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403; Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal; Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal

About safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

HS code 8303 covers a range of secure storage and protection equipment, including safes, armored or reinforced strong-boxes, doors and lockers for strong-rooms, and cash or deed boxes. These products play a crucial role in the safekeeping of valuable assets, sensitive documents, and cash across various industries and sectors. As a key component of the broader 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal industry, the 8303 classification is an essential part of the global import/export landscape, facilitating the secure movement and storage of important materials.

Production process

The production of HS code 8303 items typically involves a combination of metalworking techniques, such as stamping, welding, and precision machining. Manufacturers often use high-strength steel alloys or other durable base metals to ensure the structural integrity and resistance to forced entry. The assembly process may include the installation of locking mechanisms, fire-resistant insulation, and other specialized features to meet the specific security requirements of the end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 8303 items include raw materials such as steel, aluminum, or other base metals, as well as specialized components like locking mechanisms, hinges, and fire-resistant materials. Manufacturers may also rely on various metalworking tools, machinery, and equipment to shape, assemble, and finish the final products. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, engineering expertise, and quality control processes to ensure the reliability and performance of the safes, strong-boxes, and other secure storage solutions.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 8303 are the various types of safes, armored strong-boxes, secure lockers, and cash/deed boxes. These products are widely used across industries, including 52 Financial and insurance activities, 56 Administrative and support service activities, 68 Real estate activities, and 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security, where the secure storage and protection of valuable assets and sensitive information is of paramount importance. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by 47 Retail trade and 95 Repair of computers and personal and household goods sectors, where the need for secure storage solutions is prevalent.

Family tree for safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/83'>83: Metal; miscellaneous products of base metal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8303'>8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8301'>8301: Padlocks and locks (key, combination, electrically operated) of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal, keys for any or the foregoing articles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8302'>8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8304'>8304: Office equipment; filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays and rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and the like, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading no. 9403</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8305'>8305: Stationery; fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and the like, staples in strips (for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8306'>8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8307'>8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8308'>8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing &amp; accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8309'>8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8310'>8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8311'>8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/830300'>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</a>"]


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