Lead-Antimony Alloy Ingots from China

Ingots composed primarily of lead with antimony alloying elements, used in battery manufacturing and cable sheathing. Classified under HTS 7801.99.90 as unwrought lead alloys where lead content is less than 99% but the highest among metals, not refined or primary lead. This falls into 'Other' as it doesn't match specific alloy exclusions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify alloy composition via certified assay reports to confirm lead is the predominant metal under 99% weight

Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous lead content to comply with EPA and customs regulations

Avoid misclassification as scrap (7802) by ensuring product is unwrought and suitable for further processing