Lead Type for Printing Presses
Individual lead-alloy letters/numbers for traditional letterpress printing. Modern replica sets classified as other lead articles 7806.00.80.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If parts of printing machinery
Printer parts classify under Chapter 84 machinery heading.
If silver-plated decorative type
Precious metal clad articles shift to Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare font sets by character count for valuation
• Antimony-lead alloy common; verify <99% lead statistical note
• Avoid 'machine parts' classification without press context
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