Heading 7801

Unwrought lead

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Heading 7801 covers unwrought lead, which is lead in primary cast forms such as ingots, pigs and blocks before it is rolled, drawn or otherwise fabricated. The heading is split into refined lead, lead containing antimony as the principal other element, lead bullion, lead alloys, and other unwrought lead.

Products in this heading

Refined lead ingots
Refined lead pigs
Lead bullion bars
Antimonial lead ingots
Lead alloy ingots
Unwrought lead blocks

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the lead is refined; refined lead goes to 7801.10.00.00.
If the lead is not refined, check whether antimony is the principal other element by weight; that goes to 7801.91.00.00.
Check whether the material is lead bullion; that goes to 7801.99.30.00.
For other unwrought lead, decide whether it is an alloy of lead; that goes to 7801.99.90.30.
Use 7801.99.90.50 for other unwrought lead that is not bullion or an alloy of lead.

Often confused with

Lead scrap
Scrap is classified separately from unwrought lead.
Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil
These are rolled or wrought forms, not unwrought lead.
Heading 7804
Lead powders and flakes
Powders and flakes are named in heading 7804, not in unwrought lead.
Heading 7804
Finished lead articles such as lead weights
Finished articles are not unwrought lead.
Heading 7806

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for refined lead ingots?

Refined lead ingots are classified under 7801.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5% on the value of the lead content.

What is the duty on lead bullion?

Lead bullion is classified under 7801.99.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5% on the value of the lead content.

How do I classify lead alloy ingots?

If antimony is the principal other element by weight, use 7801.91.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5% on the value of the lead content. Other lead alloys go under 7801.99.90.30, with the same general (MFN) rate of 2.5% on the value of the lead content.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.