Lead-Antimony Alloy Ingots
Unwrought ingots composed primarily of lead alloyed with antimony, used in battery manufacturing and cable sheathing. Classified under HTS 7801.99.90.50 as other unwrought lead alloys where lead content is less than 99% but not less than any other element. Meets chapter definition for lead alloys in primary form, not refined.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 2.5% | +35.0% | 37.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 2.5% | +10.0% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refined purity exceeds 99% lead
Refined lead (99%+ purity) falls under 7801.91, excluding alloys per statistical note.
If derived from smelter by-products or residues
Lead residues or dross from processing classify as slag/ash in Chapter 26, not primary unwrought metal.
If processed into lead sheets or plates
Once rolled or worked into sheets, it becomes Chapter 78 worked products, not unwrought.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify lead content via certified assay reports to confirm alloy status under chapter notes (lead <99% but predominant)
โข Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous classification and EPA compliance on lead imports
โข Avoid misclassification as scrap by providing proof of primary production origin
Related Products under HTS 7801.99.90.50
Lead-Calcium Alloy Billets
Unwrought billets of lead-calcium alloy designed for maintenance-free battery grids. Falls under HTS 7801.99.90.50 as other unwrought lead alloys per chapter definition. Lead is the principal element by weight but below 99% threshold.
Lead-Tin Solder Alloy Pigs
Unwrought pig form of lead-tin alloy used in electronics soldering and plumbing. HTS 7801.99.90.50 applies to this other unwrought lead alloy where lead exceeds tin but <99%. Excludes refined or antimony-specific categories.
Lead-Silver Alloy Anode Bars
Unwrought anode bars of lead-silver alloy for electroplating and corrosion-resistant applications. Classified in HTS 7801.99.90.50 as other unwrought lead alloys per statistical note. Lead remains the base metal by weight.
Unleaded Lead-Copper Alloy Ingots
Unwrought ingots blending lead and copper for bearing and bushing production. HTS 7801.99.90.50 covers this other lead alloy where lead weight exceeds copper but <99%. Suitable for industrial casting per chapter notes.
Lead-Bismuth Bearing Alloy Pigs
Unwrought pigs of lead-bismuth alloy for low-friction bearings in appliances. Under HTS 7801.99.90.50 as other unwrought lead alloys meeting chapter statistical note. Lead content predominant for classification.
Lead-Arsenic Alloy Shots
Unwrought shot form of lead-arsenic alloy for specialty ammunition and shotcrete. HTS 7801.99.90.50 for other unwrought lead alloys per definition. Irregular shapes qualify as unwrought if not further worked.