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99.97% Refined Lead for Ammunition

Refined lead meeting strict purity for bullet core alloying. Classified as unwrought refined lead HTS 7801.10.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+12.5%15%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7801.91.00.00Higher: 40% vs 15%

If when alloyed into lead-antimony bullets

Ammunition lead alloys are unwrought alloys.

9306.21.00.00Higher: 20% vs 15%

If cast into finished cartridge cases

Complete ammunition components under Chapter 93.

7806.00.03.00Higher: 38.7% vs 15%

If in shot pellets form

Lead shot classified as articles of lead.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ITAR compliance if military end-use; civilian ammo generally ok

• Purity specs must match ATF requirements indirectly

• Segregate from other metals to avoid contamination claims