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Refined Soft Lead for Cable Sheathing

Soft, high-purity refined lead for extruding into telecom cable jackets. Unwrought under 7801.10.00.00 as refined lead in pig/ingot form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7804Lower: 10% vs 12.5%

If after extrusion into cable sheathing profiles

Extruded sheathing is wrought lead profiles.

7801.91.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If alloyed with tin for flexibility

Lead-tin cable alloys classified as unwrought alloys.

8544.49.30Higher: 40.3% vs 12.5%

If imported with optical fiber as coated cable

Insulated cables including lead sheath under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify low oxide content for smooth extrusion processing

Declare intended extrusion diameter in docs

Use moisture-proof wrapping for ocean freight