Lead Flakes for Industrial Coatings
Atomized lead flakes mixed into paints for corrosion-resistant coatings on steel structures. Classified under HTS 7804.19.00.00 as lead flakes within the 'other' category of plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes. Excludes alloys with lead under 99%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as powders rather than flakes
Finer lead powders separate from flake forms under heading 7806.
If pre-mixed into paints
Lead compound paints classify under Chapter 32 paints and varnishes.
If chemically processed lead oxides
Oxidized lead powders for pigments fall under Chapter 28 chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish flakes from true powders via particle size analysis to confirm 7804 classification
• Include TSCA pre-manufacture notices if used in chemical formulations
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