Lead waste and scrap
2 declarable lines
Heading 7802 covers lead waste and scrap. It has two declarable lines: scrap obtained from lead-acid storage batteries under 7802.00.00.30, and other lead waste and scrap under 7802.00.00.60. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Scrap lead grids from lead-acid storage batteries
- Lead oxide paste scrap from battery recycling
- Scrap lead pipe
- Scrap lead sheet and flashing
- Scrap lead weights
- Lead turnings and borings
- Scrap lead cable sheathing
- Scrap lead anodes
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the goods are lead waste and scrap, not a finished lead article.
- Determine whether the scrap was obtained from lead-acid storage batteries; if yes, use 7802.00.00.30.
- If the lead scrap comes from other sources, use 7802.00.00.60.
- Check that no more specific heading covers the item, such as unwrought lead or lead plates.
- Keep records of the scrap source because battery-derived scrap takes a separate line.
Often confused with
- Heading 7801Unwrought lead ingots
Unwrought lead is classified in heading 7801, not as waste and scrap.
- Heading 7804Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil
Worked lead in these forms is covered by heading 7804.
- Heading 7804Lead powders and flakes
Powders and flakes are specifically named in heading 7804.
- Heading 7806Other finished lead articles
Finished articles of lead are classified in heading 7806.
- Heading 8507Whole lead-acid storage batteries
Complete batteries are classified as batteries, not as lead scrap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for lead scrap from lead-acid batteries?
Lead waste and scrap obtained from lead-acid storage batteries is classified under 7802.00.00.30. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on other lead waste and scrap?
Other lead waste and scrap is classified under 7802.00.00.60. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify lead scrap that does not come from batteries?
Use 7802.00.00.60 for lead waste and scrap from sources other than lead-acid storage batteries. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.