Lead-Antimony Alloy Ingots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify lead content via certified assay reports to confirm alloy status under chapter notes (lead <99% but predominant)
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous classification and EPA compliance on lead imports
• Avoid misclassification as scrap by providing proof of primary production origin