Lead-Silver Bearing Alloy Ingots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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