Lead Subcarbonate Powder

Lead subcarbonate is a fine white powder form of basic lead carbonate used in specialty coatings and rust inhibitors. Classified under HTS 2836.99.40.00 as a lead carbonate per Chapter 28 notes for inorganic metal carbonates. Excludes stabilized organic preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.5%+35.0%35.5%
🇲🇽Mexico0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇨🇦Canada0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇩🇪Germany0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇯🇵Japan0.5%+10.0%10.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2836.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 35.5%

If cobalt carbonate impurity present

Cobalt carbonates have specific subheading; mixtures may shift if cobalt dominates.

2817.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35.5%

If as zinc oxide-lead carbonate complex

Zinc oxide combinations classified as zinc oxide preparations, not pure lead carbonates.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35.5%

If inorganic color lake form

Color lakes and preparations from metal salts fall in Chapter 32 for pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include TSCA certification for US import; declare exact PbCO3 content; avoid packaging that suggests retail paint use to prevent reclassification

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Basic Lead Carbonate

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.

Cerussite Mineral Concentrate

Cerussite concentrate is chemically processed natural lead(II) carbonate ore refined to >90% purity for chemical applications. Falls under HTS 2836.99.40.00 as chemically defined lead carbonate per subheading note. Distinguished from raw ore by purification.

Lead(II) Carbonate Anhydrous

Pure anhydrous lead(II) carbonate (PbCO3) in crystalline powder form for laboratory and analytical standards. Classified precisely under HTS 2836.99.40.00 as a chemically defined inorganic lead carbonate. Meets Chapter 28 Note 1 purity requirements.

Hydrocerussite Synthetic Pigment

Synthetic hydrocerussite (2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2) produced for high-purity white pigments in ceramics and glass. HTS 2836.99.40.00 covers this basic lead carbonate composition as per chemical definition. Synthetic form distinguished from natural mineral.

White Lead Dry Powder

Dry white lead powder, basic lead carbonate for traditional artist's oil paints and marine coatings. Under HTS 2836.99.40.00 as pure lead carbonate compound excluding organic admixtures. Historical pigment still used in restoration.

Lead Carbonate Lab Reagent

ACS-grade lead carbonate reagent for qualitative analysis and synthesis in chemical laboratories. HTS 2836.99.40.00 applies to this high-purity (>99%) chemically defined compound. Packaged for laboratory use only.