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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.70Higher: 27.5% vs 12.5%

If attached to used wheel assemblies

Wheel weights on rims classify as vehicle parts under Chapter 87.

7204.49Same rate: 12.5%

If iron/steel weights predominate

Steel balance weights fall under Chapter 72 ferrous scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Remove steel/rubber clips; declare metallic purity

• DOT hazardous material exemption for scrap metals

• Volume-to-weight ratio indicates compaction level

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 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 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.