Battery Grade Red Lead Powder from Mexico
High-purity red lead powder formulated for lead-acid battery plate formation, where it converts to active material during manufacturing. HTS 2824.90.20.00 covers this as red lead oxide, explicitly included in Chapter 28 for chemically defined compounds. Purity levels typically exceed 99% Pb3O4.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying battery manufacturing to avoid scrutiny as general chemical
• Test for particle size and tetra-penta oxide ratio, as specs affect reactivity and classification validity
• Separate from litharge shipments (2824.90.10); mislabeling leads to duty recalculation