Lead Fishing Sinkers from China
Small weights made entirely from lead used to sink fishing lines and bait. Classified under HTS 7806.00.80.00 as other articles of lead, not covered by specific subheadings like sheets, plates, or pipes. They are simple cast lead shapes for sporting use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify lead content exceeds 99% to avoid alloy classification under statistical notes; provide mill test certificates
• Comply with TSCA and PROP 65 labeling for lead hazards; include safety data sheets
• Watch for REACH restrictions in EU markets; declare as fishing accessories to avoid toy regulations