Lead-Bismuth Bearing Alloy Pigs
Unwrought pigs of lead-bismuth alloy, used for low-friction bearings in appliances. The alloy contains less than 99% lead by weight, with bismuth as the primary alloying element, and is classified under tariff item 7801.99.00 as unwrought lead alloy.
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 pigs are cast into bearing shells or other specific shapes
Cast bearing components are articles of lead under heading 78.06.
If imported as finished bearings
Bearing housings and plain shaft bearings are classified in Chapter 84, not as unwrought lead.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the alloy composition is documented to confirm lead is the predominant metal by weight
• Verify if the pigs meet the definition of unwrought products under section note 9, as they must not have been worked
• Consider whether the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) if originating from the EU
Related Products under Tariff item 7801.99.00
Cable Sheathing Lead-Arsenic Alloy Ingots
Cable sheathing lead-arsenic alloy ingots are unwrought ingots of lead alloyed with arsenic for submarine power cable sheathing. With lead as the predominant metal and content below 99%, they fall under tariff item 7801.99.00.
Electrolytic Lead Bullion Anodes
Electrolytic lead bullion anodes are unwrought lead cast into anode shapes for use in electrolytic refining. They contain over 99% lead and have not been further worked, qualifying as unwrought lead under tariff item 7801.99.00.
High-Purity Lead-Bismuth Alloy
High-purity lead-bismuth alloy is an unwrought alloy where lead is the predominant metal, used for low-melt applications like fusible plugs. Since the lead content is below 99%, it qualifies as 'other' unwrought lead under tariff item 7801.99.00.
Lead-Antimony Alloy Ingots
Lead-antimony alloy ingots are unwrought ingots composed primarily of lead with antimony, used in battery manufacturing and cable sheathing. With lead content below 99%, they fall under tariff item 7801.99.00 as other unwrought lead.
Lead-Antimony Battery Alloy Billets
Lead-antimony battery alloy billets are unwrought billets of lead alloyed with antimony for lead-acid battery grid casting. With lead as the predominant metal and content below 99%, they classify under tariff item 7801.99.00.
Lead-Arsenic Alloy Shots
Unwrought shot form of lead-arsenic alloy, used for specialty ammunition and shotcrete applications. The lead content is below 99% by weight, with arsenic as the main alloying element, and the product is classified under tariff item 7801.99.00 as unwrought lead alloy.