Lead waste and scrap

This code 7802.00.00 covers lead waste and scrap, including material obtained from lead-acid batteries and other sources. It falls within the broader category of lead and articles thereof, and generally receives free duty treatment with standard trade partners or eligibility for FTA/preference programs.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7802.00.00

Chapter 78 covers lead and articles thereof, and specifically, 7802.00.00 covers lead waste and scrap. This includes all forms of lead waste and scrap, categorized by its origin—either obtained from lead-acid storage batteries (7802.00.00.30) or other sources (7802.00.00.60). When reporting, ensure you select the correct statistical suffix to indicate the source of the lead waste and scrap—use .30 for material from batteries and .60 for all other origins. Refined lead is defined as at least 99.9% lead by weight, with specific limits for other elements as detailed in the chapter notes.

Chapter	Chapter 78 - Lead and articles thereof
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for lead waste and scrap (HTS 7802.00.00) is free, applying to all imports reported in kilograms (kg) or lead kilograms (Pb kg). This free rate extends to both subdivisions: 7802.00.00.30 (obtained from lead-acid batteries) and 7802.00.00.60 (other). A special duty rate is not specified, however, imports may qualify for preferential treatment under eligible Free Trade Agreements (FTA) or preference programs. This means that depending on the country of origin and applicable trade agreements, the duty may be reduced or eliminated, but qualification for these rates is not specified within this data.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 11.50%

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Code subdivisions

7802.00.00.30

Lead waste and scrap > Obtained from lead-acid storage batteries

7802.00.00.60

Lead waste and scrap > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 78 LEAD AND ARTICLES THEREOF XV 78-1 Subheading Note 1. In this chapter the expression "refined lead" means: Metal containing by weight at least 99.9 percent of lead, provided that the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limit specified in the following table: TABLE - Other elements Element Limiting content percent by weight Ag Silver 0.02 As Arsenic 0.005 Bi Bismuth 0.05 Ca Calcium 0.002 Cd Cadmium 0.002 Cu Copper 0.08 Fe Iron 0.002 S Sulfur 0.002 Sb Antimony 0.005 Sn Tin 0.005 Zn Zinc 0.002 Other (for example Te), each 0.001 Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of this chapter, "alloys of lead" are metals in which the lead content is, by weight, less than 99 percent, but not less than any other metallic element. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 78-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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