Hard Lead-Antimony Billets 12% Sb from Mexico
Cylindrical unwrought billets of lead with 12% antimony, designed for cable sheathing and type metal production. Classified in HTS 7801.91.00.00 due to antimony being the chief alloying element, providing essential durability. These are refined, homogeneous forms not yet shaped for specific end-use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates detailing composition to prevent disputes at customs over antimony percentage
• Ensure packaging prevents oxidation; declare as unwrought to avoid higher duties on semi-manufactured forms
• Check country-of-origin rules; recycled content may trigger additional environmental certifications