Pyrometallurgical Lead Bullion Blocks from China
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 — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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