Pyrometallurgical Lead Bullion Blocks from Canada
Large blocks of lead bullion from pyrometallurgical smelting of galena ore, with purity exceeding 99%, supplied in unwrought form. Falls under HTS 7801.99.30.00 as other lead bullion, not refined or alloyed. Primarily traded for downstream processing in cable sheathing and radiation shielding.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.5%
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
Import Tips
• Submit blast furnace output certificates to prove primary bullion status
• Monitor for silica or other slag inclusions that could reclassify as matte
• Use proper UN hazmat packaging for molten-cast bullion shipments