Primary Lead Bullion Bars from China

Primary lead bullion consists of high-purity lead cast into standardized bars or ingots directly from smelting processes, containing over 99% lead with minimal impurities. It falls under HTS 7801.99.30.00 as unwrought lead bullion, distinct from refined lead or alloys where lead is less than 99% or not the predominant metal. This form is primarily used in secondary refining for industrial applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify lead purity exceeds 99% by weight via certified assay reports to confirm classification as lead bullion, not alloys

Include smelter certificates and origin documentation to comply with environmental regulations like TSCA for lead imports

Avoid misclassification as scrap by ensuring bullion is in coherent bar form, not fragmented or contaminated material