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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper sheath predominates
Copper content over 50% shifts to Chapter 74 copper waste.
If contaminated with >10% plastic insulation
Significant plastic content classifies as polymer waste under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide photos/evidence of sheathing separation from copper conductors
• Test for PVC insulation remnants to avoid plastic waste classification
• Declare radiological safety if from nuclear facility cables
Related Products under HTS 7802.00.00.60
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.
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 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.
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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
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