Lead-Silver Bearing Alloy Ingots from China
Unwrought ingots of lead alloyed with silver for specialty corrosion-resistant applications. Classified HTS 7801.99.90.30 meeting alloy definition with lead <99% by weight, primary metal. Used in chemical processing equipment.
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
• Document silver content precisely; affects precious metal declaration requirements
• Obtain prior notice for hazardous material transport via PHMSA
• Avoid bulk packaging over DOT limits for molten metal handling