Lead-Antimony Alloy Ingots from Japan
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 — 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
• 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