Lead Pipe Scrap from Japan
Demolition waste from old lead water pipes and plumbing systems in pre-1986 buildings. Classified as lead waste and scrap under HTS 7802.00.00. New pipes are lead tubes under 7419 (if copper-lead) or 7806.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Flush certifications required to prove absence of potable water contamination
• XRF scanning reports validate lead purity