Primary Lead Bullion Bars
Primary lead bullion bars are high-purity lead cast into standardized bars or ingots directly from smelting, with over 99% lead and minimal impurities. They are unwrought and not further processed, falling under tariff item 7801.99.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lead purity is 99.9% or higher
Refined lead is a separate tariff item in the same heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the lead purity is above 99% but below 99.9% to avoid classification as refined lead
• Keep smelting certificates and assay reports for CBSA verification
• Check whether the bars meet Canadian environmental regulations for lead imports
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.