Lead Flat Bars for Shielding from Japan
Rectangular lead bars, 1x4 inch cross-section, used in X-ray room shielding and medical radiation protection. Classified under HTS 7806.00.03.00 as lead bars, valued for density in protective applications. Exceeds 99% lead content, non-alloy per chapter notes.
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
• Include NRC or IAEA certifications for radiation material handling
• Specify density measurements to confirm suitability as shielding bars
• Ship in protective wooden crates to prevent bending into profile forms