8301.50.00.00 - Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks

HTS code 8301.50.00.00 specifically designates clasps and frames that incorporate locks, both made from base metals. This category encompasses items where the primary function is to secure or fasten, and this security is achieved through an integrated locking mechanism. Examples include handbag clasps with built-in locks, luggage frames with latches and integrated locks, or specialized cases that utilize such combined hardware for closure and security.

This classification distinguishes itself from other headings under 8301 by focusing on the combined functionality of a clasp or frame with an inherent locking system. For instance, it is separate from padlocks (8301.10), which are standalone locking devices, or locks specifically designed for motor vehicles (8301.20.00) or furniture (8301.30.00), which have distinct applications. While other "other locks" (8301.40) may refer to a broader range of base metal locking mechanisms, 8301.50.00.00 is precise in its requirement for the integration of a locking function within a clasp or frame structure.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories for 8301.50.00.00. Classification decisions within this category will therefore rely on the precise interpretation of "clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks." Key considerations will include the primary purpose of the article, the nature of the base metal used, and the specific design and functionality of the integrated locking mechanism.