Radiation Shielding Lead Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory radiation survey reports from certified labs required for customs clearance
• Segregate from general scrap to avoid contamination penalties