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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%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7806.00.05.00Lower: 37% vs 38%

If classified as powders rather than flakes

Finer lead powders separate from flake forms under heading 7806.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 38%

If pre-mixed into paints

Lead compound paints classify under Chapter 32 paints and varnishes.

2827.39Lower: 13.7% vs 38%

If chemically processed lead oxides

Oxidized lead powders for pigments fall under Chapter 28 chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Distinguish flakes from true powders via particle size analysis to confirm 7804 classification

β€’ Include TSCA pre-manufacture notices if used in chemical formulations