Secondary Lead Bullion Ingots from China
Secondary lead bullion ingots are produced from recycled lead materials, cast into large blocks with purity typically above 99%, used as feedstock for further refining. Classified under HTS 7801.99.30.00 as unwrought lead bullion, it excludes alloys and refined products. This semi-processed form supports battery manufacturing and other lead-dependent industries.
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
• Provide recycling chain-of-custody documents to distinguish secondary bullion from scrap and meet EPA import requirements
• Test for hazardous contaminants; levels above thresholds may trigger additional hazmat declarations
• Label shipments clearly as 'lead bullion' to prevent customs hold for reclassification as waste