Leady Litharge Industrial Grade
Leady litharge, also known as lead suboxide (Pb2O), is a yellowish powder used primarily in the production of lead-acid batteries as an active material precursor. It falls under HTS 2824.90.10.00 as a specific type of lead oxide, chemically defined as lead suboxide, distinct from pure litharge or red lead. This compound is essential for forming the paste applied to battery plates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically lead suboxide but another lead oxide
Other lead oxides like pure litharge or mixtures fall under the broader 'other' subheading, excluding leady litharge.
If imported as prepared battery paste containing lead suboxide
Mixtures of lead compounds ready for battery plate production are classified as paint or battery preparations, not pure oxides.
If already incorporated into finished battery plates or cells
Lead oxide in completed semiconductor or battery components shifts to articles of electrical machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification and ensure compliance with Lead Phasedown regulations for battery manufacturing imports
• Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to avoid misclassification as hazardous waste
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Related Products under HTS 2824.90.10.00
Battery-Grade Leady Litharge Powder
High-purity leady litharge powder optimized for lead-acid battery production, with controlled particle size for optimal paste formation. Classified under HTS 2824.90.10.00 due to its chemical identity as lead suboxide, a key raw material in the battery industry per Chapter 28 notes for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
Technical Grade Lead Suboxide (Leady Litharge)
Technical grade leady litharge used in glass manufacturing and ceramic glazes, where it acts as a fluxing agent. It is specifically lead suboxide under HTS 2824.90.10.00, fitting Chapter 28 for metal oxides excluding those covered by other chapters like glass frits.
High-Purity Leady Litharge for Paint Drying
High-purity lead suboxide used as a paint drier and catalyst in alkyd resin production. HTS 2824.90.10.00 applies as it is chemically defined lead oxide, not a prepared paint per Chapter notes excluding mixtures.
Leady Litharge Catalyst Grade
Catalyst-grade lead suboxide employed in oxidation reactions for chemical synthesis. Classified in HTS 2824.90.10.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of lead per Chapter 28 definitions.