Lead Foil for High-End Chocolate Wrapping
Lead foil, 0.08 mm thick, used for wrapping luxury chocolates. Its thin gauge and pure lead composition match the tariff item's definition of sheets, strip, and foil not exceeding 0.2 mm, excluding any backing.
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 foil thickness exceeds 0.2 mm
Thicker lead plates, sheets, and strip fall under the residual subheading for lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil.
If the foil is cut to shape for specific packaging use
Articles of lead, not elsewhere specified, may apply if the foil is shaped or formed beyond simple sheets.
If the product is actually aluminum foil with a lead coating
Aluminum foil, whether or not backed, is classified in chapter 76; verify the base metal composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the foil thickness does not exceed 0.2 mm, excluding any backing, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a mill certificate or lab analysis confirming lead purity and thickness to the CBSA upon request
• Verify if the foil is considered a food contact material and meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements
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