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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

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

8110.20.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If antimony exceeds lead content

Predominant metal determines chapter per HTS notes; antimony alloys to Chapter 81.

7806.00.03.00Higher: 36.2% vs 10%

If remelted into lead sheets/plates

Processed into profiles or bars shifts from scrap to Chapter 78 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify antimony/lead ratios in commercial invoice

Avoid confusion with pure antimony (8110.20) scrap

Age verification if from pre-1970 presses