8301.30.00.60 - Cam locks and other locks suitable for use with chests, drawers and similar items

This HTS category, 8301.30.00.60, specifically encompasses cam locks and other types of locks designed and intended for use with furniture, such as chests, drawers, cabinets, and similar storage units. These locks are typically characterized by a rotating mechanism or bolt that engages with a catch to secure the opening. The emphasis is on their application within furniture construction, distinguishing them from general-purpose locks.

While this category deals with locks for furniture, it is distinct from its sibling, 8301.30.00.90, which covers "Other" locks of a kind used for furniture. The ".60" designation is for the more specific types of cam locks and similar mechanisms commonly found in furniture, whereas ".90" would capture any other types of locks used for furniture that do not fall under the specific description of cam locks. The parent category, 8301.30, broadly covers locks of a kind used for furniture, and this subcategory drills down into a specific, prevalent type.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8301.30.00.60 is determined by the lock's primary function and intended use in securing furniture. Key considerations for classification include the lock's design, mounting mechanism, and the typical furniture items it is designed to secure. Examples include cylinder cam locks for drawers, quarter-turn locks for cabinets, and other similar compact locking devices integral to furniture assembly.