Radiation Shielding Lead Scrap from China
Radiation shielding lead scrap includes used lead bricks and sheets from medical and industrial X-ray rooms, hospitals, and nuclear facilities. This material is no longer usable for shielding and is imported for recycling, qualifying as lead waste and scrap under tariff item 7802.00.00. New shielding products are classified under heading 78.06.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide documentation that the lead is from decommissioned facilities and not new stock
• Ensure the scrap is free from radioactive contamination, which may require special handling
• Check with the CBSA and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for any import permits