Lead Strip for Cable Wrapping from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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