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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for red lead or orange lead oxides
Higher oxidation state lead oxides like Pb3O4 (red lead) are separately provided for in the tariff structure.
If processed into glass frit or powder for pigments
Lead-containing glass powders or flakes for industrial use fall under Chapter 32 prepared pigments.
If when incorporated into finished refractory bricks
Lead oxide in ceramic refractory products is classified by end-use as ceramic goods of Chapter 69.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare intended use in ceramics or glass to differentiate from battery grades and avoid anti-dumping scrutiny
• Ensure RoHS exemption documentation if destined for electronics-related glazing
• Test for heavy metal content to meet FDA indirect food additive rules if used in certain glazes
Related Products under HTS 2824.90.10.00
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.
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.
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.