Lead Sheet Roofing Scrap from Japan
Waste lead sheets recovered from demolished buildings and historical roof repairs, typically oxidized with impurities. Falls under HTS 7802.00.00 as lead waste and scrap from construction and demolition activities. Pure lead sheets for new use would be under 7804.
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
• Include origin certificates proving non-radioactive source to bypass nuclear material scrutiny
• Test for alloy composition; if lead under 99% but dominant, still qualifies per Chapter 78 statistical note