Secondary Aluminum Alloy Pigs Containing Lead from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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