Flake Lead for Nuclear Shielding Composites
Large-flake lead embedded in polymer matrices for nuclear reactor shielding panels. The metallic lead flakes themselves, in pure form, fall under tariff item 7804.20.00 as lead flakes, separate from the composite panels.
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 flakes are supplied as part of a finished shielding panel
Composite panels are classified as articles of lead, not as flakes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Import the flakes separately from the polymer matrix to avoid classification as a composite article
• Ensure the flakes are not coated or treated
• Comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements for nuclear-grade materials
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