Secondary Aluminum Alloy Pigs Containing Lead from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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