Industrial Refined Lead Billets from Japan
Cylindrical refined lead billets used in continuous casting for pipe extrusion. HTS 7801.10.00.00 applies to this unwrought form of electrolytically refined lead.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use NIOSH-compliant packaging to prevent dust generation during transport
• Declare exact weight and purity; discrepancies often lead to valuation disputes
• Obtain EPA lead import notifications if volume exceeds thresholds