Type Metal Scrap from Japan
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.
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
• Specify antimony/lead ratios in commercial invoice
• Avoid confusion with pure antimony (8110.20) scrap
• Age verification if from pre-1970 presses