Bringing alloy into Canada from US

[Ungrateful]

This paragraph feels like it comes straight out of the 1980s. Up here in 2025, it is still possible to get some lead from tire shops, but it is no longer a simple and inexpensive exercise.

As to the original question, I see no basis for CBSA to decline import of alloy lead bars. I also see no reason why they would decline import of scrap lead in the form of old wheel weights. The new regulations are aimed only at new wheel weights, destined for installation on vehicles.

No it doesn’t. I get it from a local scrap yard and pay 2x scrap value (same policy they have for reselling scrap aluminum or steel). Used to get them from a tire shop for scrap value and a case of molson Canadian but it started getting more expensive because of the relatively small quantity I was taking for each case of molson. Wheel weights are not the best casting alloy in the world but it’s the way to go because of the price. If you’re ordering alloy and paying real money for it it is often cheaper to just buy lead bullets.

If this were out of the 1980’s I would have said scrap water pipe for almost free from someone who renovates houses

 

[cdnrokon]

sewer vent lead from roofing company and lead splice cases from underground utilities is your best source for pure lead .most city utility companies used this up until the last couple years and now removing it for 3M splice enclosures (plastic)

 

[10x]

Regulation enacted in 2023 I believe. Wheel weights with anything greater then 0.1% lead content can no longer be manufactured in, or imported to Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/environmen...g-pollution/sources-industry/regulations.html
lead based Wheel weights can not be imported into Canada, ingots of lead can be imported - Some bearing applications require a molten lead pour - mostly in antique horse drawn machinery.

 

[brownbear53]

Just have a legitimate reason to go across the border and use that trip to purchase it and bring them back.

We have countless time gone to Costco in the states (they keep stuff Canadian ones don't, including cheaper liquor) and stopped by the PO boxes, having family in Seattle is also a very easy reasoning for the trip. If its something minor and for personal use, just don't bother declaring it and answer everything else truthfully.

My buddy once drove down to do a Costco and Gas run, got his new set of rims and tires installed at a local shop, drove back and had zero issues at customs. Old tires were recycled and dealer kept the factory rims against a credit on the new stuff.