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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of lead waste and scrap (SITC 28824) totaled $451K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Lead Waste and 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 and Scrap imports of $451K in April 2026 ran 109% above the year-to-date monthly average of $216K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLead scrap — including spent battery plates, cable sheathing offcuts, and manufacturing residues — feeds secondary smelters that supply the battery, radiation shielding, and ammunition industries. Environmental regulations in both exporting and importing countries heavily govern transboundary shipments of lead scrap under the Basel Convention, often requiring prior informed consent procedures. Importers must also account for EPA hazardous-waste rules that can apply at the port of entry depending on lead content and form. Accurate characterization of the scrap grade (soft lead, antimonial, etc.) is essential for both classification and downstream processing contracts.
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Lead scrap shipments may be subject to EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements if the material is classified as a hazardous waste. Importers should obtain a determination on whether the scrap qualifies as a recyclable commodity or a regulated hazardous waste, and ensure that Basel Convention notification requirements have been satisfied in the exporting country before the shipment departs.
Lead scrap is broadly differentiated by purity and alloying elements — soft (pure) lead commands a premium over antimonial or calcium-alloy scrap because it requires less refining. Secondary smelters specify acceptable antimony or tin content in purchase contracts, and customs classification can shift if the material is sufficiently processed to be considered a lead alloy rather than raw scrap.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | -- | $9.2M | +$9.2M |
| CANADA | $338K | $184K | -$154K |
| MEXICO | $51K | $247K | +$196K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $286K | +$286K |
| THAILAND | -- | $62K | +$62K |