Battery-Grade Refined Lead Bars
Refined lead bars specifically purified for lead-acid battery plate manufacturing. These bars are electrolytically refined and unwrought, with no further working beyond casting, classifying them under tariff item 7801.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bars are further processed into battery components
Finished battery parts are classified as other articles of lead, not unwrought lead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bars are not worked beyond casting, as any rolling or drawing would change the classification
• Maintain purity certificates to prove the lead is refined
• Consider whether the bars meet the definition of bars and rods in section note 9, as this affects classification
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