Lead Counterweights for Elevator Cars from Canada
Dense lead blocks used as counterbalances in elevator systems to offset car weight. Classified in 7806.00.80.00 as other lead articles for industrial machinery applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Certify structural integrity with engineering drawings; comply with ASME safety codes
• Declare weight precisely to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Encapsulate lead to meet building code encapsulation requirements