Escape from Tarkov · Key
Machinery key
Type
Key
Size
1×1 (1 slot)
Weight
0.01 kg
Uses
5
Flea Market
Banned
Base value
2,014 ₽
The Machinery key (Machinery) is a key in Escape from Tarkov. It opens 1 lock on Customs and has 5 uses before it breaks. It is needed for 1 quest: Background Check. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the trader Therapist for about 1,027 ₽.
Keep it
Keep one until you finish Background Check.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
Banned on flea
Flea 24h low
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Best trader
1,027 ₽
Per slot
1,027 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
What the Machinery key opens
| Map | Lock | Count | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customs | car trunk | 1 |
Quests that need it
| Quest | Trader | Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background CheckCustoms | Prapor | 1 | find / key needed 1 · key needed |
FAQ
What does the Machinery key open in Tarkov?
It opens 1 car trunk on Customs. The key has 5 uses.
Is the Machinery key needed for quests?
Yes: Background Check (Prapor, 1).
Is the Machinery key needed for the hideout?
No hideout upgrade needs it.
How much is the Machinery key worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 1,027 ₽ on the trader Therapist. The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More keys for Customs
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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