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Lead Strip for Cable Wrapping from Japan

Narrow lead strips, 0.15 mm thick, used to wrap and protect underwater or high-voltage cables. Falls under HTS 7804.11.00.00 as strip of lead with specified thin thickness. Essential for corrosion resistance in marine environments.

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 end-use declarations to distinguish from roofing or other applications

Ensure strips are not backed or coated in a way that alters measurable thickness

Label shipments clearly as non-alloy lead to meet statistical note requirements