Lead-Acid Battery Scrap
Scrap material consisting primarily of used lead plates and grids from dismantled lead-acid batteries, containing over 50% lead by weight. Classified under HTS 7802.00.00.60 as 'other' lead waste and scrap, distinct from refined lead or lead alloys.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If partially assembled batteries remain intact
Intact or functional lead-acid batteries classify under Chapter 85 as electrical storage batteries.
If contaminated with ash or slag residues
Lead waste mixed with significant non-metallic residues falls under Chapter 26 as slag/ash.
If processed into unwrought bars or pigs
Remelted and cast lead scrap becomes unwrought lead under Chapter 78 heading 7801.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA recycling certification and hazardous waste manifest; lead scrap often requires special handling
• Verify lead content exceeds 99% or classify as alloy if lower; provide assay reports
• Avoid misdeclaration as batteries (HTS 8507) to prevent duty penalties
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Solder Dross Scrap
Waste residue from electronics soldering operations, primarily lead-tin dross with lead content by weight less than 99% but predominant metallic element. Falls under HTS 7802.00.00.60 as 'other' lead waste and scrap per statistical note on lead alloys.
Lead Cable Sheathing Scrap
Stripped lead sheathing from decommissioned telecommunications or power cables, typically 95-98% lead. Imported as waste/scrap under HTS 7802.00.00.60, excluding insulated wire forms.
Lead Shot Waste
Spent lead shot recovered from shooting ranges or hunting grounds, fragmented and oxidized. Qualifies as 'other' lead scrap under HTS 7802.00.00.60 for recycling into new ammunition.
Type Metal Scrap
Discarded linotype and monotype metal from printing presses, lead-antimony alloys with lead as primary element per statistical note. HTS 7802.00.00.60 covers this legacy printing waste.
Lead Wheel Balance Weight Scrap
Used clip-on wheel weights from automotive tire services, nearly pure lead. Recycled material under HTS 7802.00.00.60 as other lead waste and scrap.
Lead Code Scrap
Waste from lead came used in stained glass window fabrication, thin lead strips. HTS 7802.00.00.60 for artisan/recycling trade imports.