High-Lead Tin Cable Sheathing Billets
Unwrought billets of tin-lead alloy (>25% lead) for extruding protective sheathing on undersea power cables. Classified in HTS 8001.20.00.90 as unwrought tin alloys with lead-dominant secondary composition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If after extrusion into tubes or profiles
Wrought tin alloy tubes for sheathing move to refined forms heading.
If copper predominates in final alloy
Copper-based cable alloys classify in Chapter 74.
If used for plastic cable insulation instead
Non-metallic sheathing shifts to Chapter 39 plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach engineering specs for cable extrusion to justify unwrought status
• Declare environmental compliance for marine cable materials (no mercury additives)
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