Battery-Grade Litharge (High Purity PbO) from Japan
High-purity litharge powder specifically refined for lead-acid battery plate formation, containing over 99.5% PbO. It is classified in HTS 2824.10.00.00 as pure lead monoxide used in electrochemical applications. This form ensures optimal paste formation in battery production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide battery manufacturing end-use certification to qualify for any duty relief; test for heavy metal impurities
• Label with battery-specific hazard warnings