Lead Flakes for Bullet Manufacturing

Coarse lead flakes used in ammunition production, melted and cast into bullets or shot. Classified as lead flakes under HTS 7804.20.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9306.21.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If formed into shotgun cartridges

Finished ammunition products classified under Chapter 93 arms and ammo.

7804Same rate: 35%

If in plate/sheet form

Lead plates or sheets for melting classified separately in same heading but different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare as metallic lead only; avoid ATF export controls confusion with finished ammo

β€’ Provide alloy analysis confirming lead >99% and no other dominant metals

β€’ Use DOT-approved hazardous packaging for fine particulates to prevent dust hazards