Lead oxides — HTS 2824
Lead oxides; red lead and orange lead
Chapter 28 › Heading 2824
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2824 is a four-digit product category for lead oxides, including red lead and orange lead. It groups chemical products made by combining lead with oxygen, rather than grouping products mainly by their commercial use. The heading can cover different lead-oxide forms and named types.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s exact chemical identity and form. Review the applicable subheadings and statistical provisions, which commonly distinguish products by material, composition, or type. Confirm the description against the product’s technical data—not just its invoice name or intended use. The final classification may require customs-broker or other professional review, especially for mixtures, treated products, or borderline chemical descriptions.
What to check
- Obtain the safety data sheet, certificate of analysis, and technical specification showing the chemical name, formula, purity, and physical form.
- Check whether the product is a distinct lead oxide, red lead, orange lead, or a mixture or preparation that may fall under a different provision.
- Read the full HTSUS subheading and statistical suffix descriptions under heading 2824; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Compare the product’s composition and manufacturing description with the wording of each candidate eight-digit code, including any notes or exclusions.
- Document the classification basis and seek a binding ruling or customs-broker advice when the chemical identity, mixture status, or applicable subheading is uncertain.
HTS heading 2824 summary
Lead oxides is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2824.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2824.10.00.00 👉 | Lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) | 3% | Free | 12% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2824?
Lead oxides; red lead and orange lead. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.