Lead Flakes for Bullet Casting
Lead flakes for bullet casting are small, irregular pieces of pure lead used as raw material for melting and moulding into ammunition projectiles. They are classified under tariff item 7804.19.00 as 'other' lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil, since they are not powders (which pass through a 1 mm sieve) but rather flaked forms of lead. This item covers lead products in sheet or flake form not otherwise specified, and the flakes are not yet articles of Chapter 93 (arms and ammunition).
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is in the form of sheets or plates, not flakes
Sheets and plates of lead are classified under a separate subheading within the same heading.
If the flakes are processed into finished articles, such as weights or seals
Articles of lead not elsewhere specified fall under heading 78.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lead flakes are declared as 'lead flakes for casting' and not as ammunition components, which would fall under Chapter 93
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing lead content and particle size to confirm classification as flakes, not powder
• Verify if the lead content triggers any environmental or health import restrictions under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 7804.19.00
Lead Flakes for Industrial Coatings
Atomized lead flakes mixed into paints for corrosion-resistant coatings on steel structures. These flakes are classified under tariff item 7804.19.00 as 'other' lead flakes, not being powders or clad products.
Lead Flakes for Pyrotechnics
Lead flakes added to pyrotechnic compositions for special effects. These are 'other' lead flakes under tariff item 7804.19.00, distinct from powders due to their flake form.
Lead Foil for Cable Shielding
Ultra-thin lead foil applied in electrical cables for electromagnetic interference shielding. This foil falls under tariff item 7804.19.00 as 'other' lead foil, not clad or backed.
Lead Foil for Packaging Liners
Thin lead foil liners for chemical drums to prevent leakage and corrosion. These are 'other' lead foil products under tariff item 7804.19.00, made of pure lead.
Lead Foil for Thermal Insulation
Lead foil layers used in high-temperature insulation blankets. This foil is classified under tariff item 7804.19.00 as 'other' lead foil, not combined with other materials.
Lead Plate for Battery Grids
Flat lead plates cut and formed into grids for lead-acid battery production. These plates are 'other' lead plates under tariff item 7804.19.00, not yet assembled into batteries.