Chapter 78
Lead and Articles Thereof
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 78 contains 19 HTS lines covering lead and articles thereof. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 3%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
7801 — Unwrought lead
#Heading 7801 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
7801
Unwrought lead:
Free
7801.10.00.00
Refined lead
2.5% on the value of the lead content
7801.91.00.00
Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element
2.5% on the value of the lead content
7801.99
Other:
Free
7801.99.30.00
Lead bullion
2.5% on the value of the lead content
7801.99.90
Other
2.5% on the value of the lead content
7801.99.90.30
Alloys of lead
Free
7801.99.90.50
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7801 | Unwrought lead: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7801.10.00.00 | Refined lead | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7801.91.00.00 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7801.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7801.99.30.00 | Lead bullion | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7801.99.90 | Other | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7801.99.90.30 | Alloys of lead | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7801.99.90.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
7802 — Lead waste and scrap
#Heading 7802 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
7802.00.00
Lead waste and scrap
Free
7802.00.00.30
Obtained from lead-acid storage batteries
Free
7802.00.00.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7802.00.00 | Lead waste and scrap | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7802.00.00.30 | Obtained from lead-acid storage batteries | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7802.00.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
7804 — Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
#Heading 7804 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
7804
Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes:
Free
7804.11.00.00
Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm
2.2%
7804.19.00.00
Other
3%
7804.20.00.00
Powders and flakes
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7804 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7804.11.00.00 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm | 2.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7804.19.00.00 | Other | 3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7804.20.00.00 | Powders and flakes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
7806 — Other articles of lead
#Heading 7806 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
7806
Other articles of lead:
Free
7806.00.03.00
Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire
1.2%
7806.00.05.00
Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
2%
7806.00.80.00
Other
3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7806 | Other articles of lead: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 7806.00.03.00 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire | 1.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7806.00.05.00 | Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) | 2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7806.00.80.00 | Other | 3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 78
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 78). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.