Lead Flakes for Industrial Coatings from China
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%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish flakes from true powders via particle size analysis to confirm 7804 classification
• Include TSCA pre-manufacture notices if used in chemical formulations