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U.S. imports of lead waste & scrap (HS 780200) totaled $451K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Lead Waste & Scrap paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $62K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lead Waste & Scrap imports of $451K in April 2026 ran 109% above the year-to-date monthly average of $216K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLead waste and scrap is split at the 10-digit level between material recovered from lead-acid storage batteries (7802000030) and all other lead scrap (7802000060) — a distinction that reflects the dominant recycling stream and has practical implications for EPA hazardous-waste regulations governing spent battery handling. Mexico is the leading supplier, followed by Canada, with the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Bermuda also appearing in the supplier mix, likely reflecting transshipment or offshore collection activity. Importers should be aware that lead-acid battery scrap may be subject to EPA import notification requirements under RCRA, separate from standard CBP entry procedures. The sub-classification between battery-derived and other scrap should be supported by documentation of the scrap's origin stream.
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Yes. Spent lead-acid batteries and battery scrap may be subject to EPA RCRA regulations, including import notification requirements under the Basel Convention implementing rules. Importers should consult EPA guidance and, where applicable, file the required notifications before shipment arrives at the US port of entry.
Commercial invoices, scrap purchase records, or recycler certifications identifying the source material as spent lead-acid batteries support classification under 7802000030. Scrap from other sources — such as sheet offcuts, pipe remnants, or mixed industrial scrap — belongs under 7802000060. CBP may request source documentation during examination.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $9.2M | +$9.2M |
| CANADA | $338K | $184K | -$154K |
| MEXICO | $51K | $247K | +$196K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $286K | +$286K |
| THAILAND | -- | $62K | +$62K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7802000060 | LEAD WASTE OTH THAN OBTAINED FRM LEAD-ACID STG BAT | $338K | -- | -- |
| 7802000030 | LEAD WASTE SCRAP OBTAINED FR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BAT | $113K | 10.00% | $6K |
LEAD WASTE OTH THAN OBTAINED FRM LEAD-ACID STG BAT
LEAD WASTE SCRAP OBTAINED FR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BAT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7802000060 | LEAD WASTE OTH THAN OBTAINED FRM LEAD-ACID STG BAT | $9.5M |
| 7802000030 | LEAD WASTE SCRAP OBTAINED FR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BAT | $512K |
LEAD WASTE OTH THAN OBTAINED FRM LEAD-ACID STG BAT
4.6M kg
LEAD WASTE SCRAP OBTAINED FR LEAD-ACID STORAGE BAT
394.7K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| California | $55K | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| Oklahoma | -- | $932K | +$932K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |