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2836.99.40.00/Basic Lead Carbonate/Japan

Basic Lead Carbonate from Japan

Basic lead carbonate, also known as white lead, is a white pigment composed primarily of lead(II) carbonate and lead(II) hydroxide. It falls under HTS 2836.99.40.00 as a lead carbonate used historically in paints and coatings. This chemically defined inorganic compound is classified in Chapter 28 for inorganic carbonates of metals.

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%
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Import Tips

• Verify toxicity labeling and SDS compliance due to lead content; obtain EPA approvals for pigment use; ensure certificate of analysis confirms lead carbonate purity over 50%

Basic Lead Carbonate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2836.99.40.00