8301.10.60 - Not over 3.8 cm in width

This HTS category specifically classifies padlocks of cylinder or pin tumbler construction that are not over 3.8 centimeters in width. These are typically smaller padlocks used for securing luggage, briefcases, lockers, or other personal items where a compact locking mechanism is required. The defining characteristic for this classification is the maximum width of the padlock body, which must not exceed 3.8 cm.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the explicit measurement of width. Padlocks classified under 8301.10.80.00 are wider, measuring over 3.8 cm but not over 6.4 cm, while those under 8301.10.90.00 are even larger, exceeding 6.4 cm in width. Therefore, the precise physical dimension is the primary differentiator at this level.

Within this classification, two subcategories exist to further refine the classification. 8301.10.60.20 is for lock bodies that incorporate hardened steel components along with a flexible cable, often seen in cable locks. The broader category, 8301.10.60.80, encompasses all other padlocks of cylinder or pin tumbler construction not exceeding 3.8 cm in width that do not fit the specific description of the former subcategory.