Cable Lead Sheath Scrap from Germany
Stripped lead sheathing from decommissioned power and communication cables, often contaminated with insulation residues. HTS 7802.00.00 covers this as lead waste and scrap from telecommunications infrastructure. Intact cables classify under 8544.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide cable origin documentation to confirm non-submarine cable status (higher scrutiny)
• Cleanliness certificates prevent reclassification as mixed plastic-metal waste