Lead Sheet Roofing Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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