Radiation Shielding Lead Scrap from Japan
Used lead bricks and sheets from medical and industrial X-ray rooms, hospitals, and nuclear facilities. As lead waste and scrap, it enters under HTS 7802.00.00 for recycling. New shielding products are under 7806.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory radiation survey reports from certified labs required for customs clearance
• Segregate from general scrap to avoid contamination penalties