Lead & Lead Articles — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for lead and articles of lead including unwrought lead, lead plates, sheets, and lead pipes. HTS codes and import duties.
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Section 301 tariffs apply to imports from China. Use our Landed Cost Calculator for a full duty breakdown by country of origin.
HTS Codes in Chapter 78 — Lead & Lead Articles
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801.10.00.00 | Refined lead | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7801.91.00.00 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7801.99.30.00 | Lead bullion | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7801.99.90 | Other | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7802.00.00 | Lead waste and scrap | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7804.11.00.00 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm | 2.2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7804.19.00.00 | Other | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7804.20.00.00 | Powders and flakes | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7806.00.03.00 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire | 1.2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7806.00.05.00 | Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) | 2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7806.00.80.00 | Other | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 78 — Lead & Lead Articles
HTS Chapter 78 covers lead & lead articles under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 78, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.