Lead Foil for Radiation Shielding from China

Thin lead foil sheets, typically 0.1 mm thick, used in medical and nuclear applications to block radiation. Classified under HTS 7804.11.00.00 due to its form as foil with thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm, excluding any backing. It is a primary product of lead in sheet form for specialized protective uses.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.2%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify thickness measurement excludes backing to confirm classification under 7804.11.00.00

Provide material test reports certifying lead purity to avoid misclassification as alloys

Comply with EPA and DOT hazardous material regulations for lead products during import