Secondary Aluminum Alloy Pigs Containing Lead from China

Pig-shaped castings of secondary aluminum alloy with ≥0.03% lead, used as raw material for remelting in foundries. HTS 7601.20.9060 applies to these unwrought alloys from recycled sources, distinguished by lead content per subheading specs. Common in die-casting for consumer goods.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Label shipments clearly as 'secondary aluminum alloy pigs, lead content >0.03%' for inspection

Retain supplier affidavits proving recycled origin

Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to scrap misclassification