Other articles of lead
3 declarable lines
Heading 7806 covers other articles of lead that are not unwrought lead or lead plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders or flakes. It is split by product form: bars, rods, profiles and wire in one line; tubes, pipes and fittings in another; and all other lead articles in a final line.
Products in this heading
- Lead bars
- Lead rods
- Lead profiles
- Lead wire
- Lead tubes and pipes
- Lead pipe couplings, elbows and sleeves
- Lead counterweights
- Lead ballast blocks
How to choose the right subheading
- Product form: bars, rods, profiles and wire go to 7806.00.03.00.
- Tube or pipe form goes to 7806.00.05.00.
- Tube or pipe fittings such as couplings, elbows and sleeves also go to 7806.00.05.00.
- Any other finished lead article goes to 7806.00.80.00.
- Check that the item is not unwrought lead in 7801 or lead sheet, strip, foil, powder or flake in 7804.
Often confused with
- Heading 7804Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil
Flat rolled lead and lead powders or flakes are classified in heading 7804, not as articles of 7806.
- Heading 7801Unwrought lead ingots, pigs and blocks
Unwrought lead is classified in heading 7801.
- Lead waste and scrap
Scrap lead is classified in heading 7802.
- Heading 8507Lead-acid storage batteries
Batteries are classified by battery heading, not by their lead content.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for lead bars and rods?
Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire are classified under 7806.00.03.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.2%.
What is the duty on lead pipe fittings?
Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows and sleeves, are under 7806.00.05.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 2%.
How do I classify a lead counterweight?
A finished lead counterweight not covered by bars, rods, profiles, wire, tubes, pipes or fittings is classified in 7806.00.80.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3%.
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.