Lead Pipe Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Flush certifications required to prove absence of potable water contamination
• XRF scanning reports validate lead purity