What does HTS Chapter 78 cover?

Chapter 78 covers lead and articles thereof. It contains 19 HTS lines at the 10-digit classification level. Products in this chapter are assigned codes starting with 7801, 7802, 7804 and 1 additional headings.

How many HTS codes are in Chapter 78?

Chapter 78 (Lead and Articles Thereof) contains 19 HTS tariff lines, ranging from 4-digit headings to fully-specified 10-digit codes.

What are the general duty rates in Chapter 78?

General (MFN) duty rates for Chapter 78 range from Free to 3%. The exact rate depends on the 10-digit HTS code. Products may qualify for reduced or free rates under trade agreements such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or other FTAs — these are listed in the Special Rates column.

Do products in Chapter 78 face Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, selected products in Chapter 78 carry Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. Affected headings include 7801, 7802, 7804, 7806. The surcharge rate varies by product; check each 10-digit code for the specific amount.

Are there reciprocal tariffs in Chapter 78?

Yes, some products in Chapter 78 are subject to reciprocal tariffs following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling. These are applied on top of the MFN base rate. Use TariffCenter's Duty Calculator to see the full stacked rate for any specific code and country of origin.

How do I calculate the landed cost for a Chapter 78 product?

To calculate landed cost: (1) find the correct 10-digit HTS code below, (2) enter it in TariffCenter's free Import Duty Calculator with the country of origin and declared value, (3) the calculator applies all active layers — MFN base rate, Section 301, reciprocal tariffs, and Merchandise Processing Fee — and returns the total landed cost in seconds.

Chapter 78

Lead and Articles Thereof

Name: HTS Chapter 78 Tariff Codes — Lead and Articles Thereof
Creator: TariffCenter

By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · 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.

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7801 — Unwrought lead

Heading 7801 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.5%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.

7801

Unwrought lead:

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

7801.10.00.00

Refined lead

2.5% on the value of the lead content

301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 10%

7801.99.30.00

Lead bullion

2.5% on the value of the lead content

301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 10%

7801.99.90.50

Other

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
7801	Unwrought lead:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
7801.10.00.00	Refined lead	2.5% on the value of the lead content	301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 10%
7801.99.30.00	Lead bullion	2.5% on the value of the lead content	301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 10%
7801.99.90.50	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%

7802 — Lead waste and scrap

Heading 7802 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.

7802.00.00

Lead waste and scrap

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

7802.00.00.30

Obtained from lead-acid storage batteries

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

7802.00.00.60

Other

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
7802.00.00	Lead waste and scrap	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
7802.00.00.30	Obtained from lead-acid storage batteries	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
7802.00.00.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 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 (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.

7804

Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes:

Free

301: 25%S122: 10%

7804.11.00.00

Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm

2.2%

301: 25%S122: 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

301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
7804	Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
7804.11.00.00	Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm	2.2%	301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 10%

7806 — Other articles of lead

Heading 7806 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.

7806

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
7806	Other articles of lead:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
7806.00.03.00	Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire	1.2%	301: 25%S122: 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%S122: 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%S122: 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: 7.5%–100%): An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%): A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
Section 232 tariff (S232): Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
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.