Lead Flakes for Industrial Coatings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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