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Lead Flakes for Cable Sheathing Compound

Lead flakes blended into PVC compounds for electromagnetic shielding in power cables. HTS 7804.20.00.00 for metallic lead flakes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3904.10.00.00Higher: 44% vs 37.5%

If PVC-lead masterbatch

Lead-stabilized PVC compounds as plastics under Chapter 39.

7804Same rate: 37.5%

If extruded into continuous strip

Lead strip/foil for sheathing classified separately from flakes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ IEC 60502 specs for cable compounds require lead loading verification

β€’ Compounds tested for migration; provide leach test results

β€’ Hazardous material declaration for dust explosion risk