Hydrocerussite Lead Ore Fines from Japan

Hydrocerussite, a basic lead carbonate (2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2), processed into fines with quantified lead content for HTS 2607.00.00.20. Common in secondary deposits and flotation concentrates. Statistical reporting focuses on assay lead quantity.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Use independent lab certification for lead content to facilitate customs clearance

Document particle size if fines resemble slag, preventing shift to heading 2620

Ensure invoices specify 'ores and concentrates' not 'minerals' to maintain Chapter 26 status