HTS Chapter 78: Lead and articles thereof
HTS Chapter 78 covers Lead and articles thereof. Browse 3 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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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 Chapter 78 covers lead and many products made primarily from lead. Representative headings include 7801 for unwrought lead, 7804 for lead plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes, and 7806 for other articles of lead. The correct heading depends on the product’s physical form, degree of processing, and whether a more specific provision applies; not every product that contains lead belongs in this chapter.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and then the complete 10-digit statistical code. To classify a product, start by confirming its composition and condition as imported, then compare the heading texts, legal notes, and applicable classification rules. At the subheading and 10-digit levels, details such as dimensions, form, alloy or purity, and intended use may matter. If the item is a composite, finished article, or potentially covered by another chapter, exclusions and professional customs advice may be needed.
What to check
- Confirm whether lead is the principal material and document its purity, alloy content, coating, dimensions, and physical form.
- Determine whether the item is unwrought lead, a plate/sheet/strip/foil, powder or flake, or another finished article; do not classify by intended use alone.
- Read the legal notes and relevant heading and subheading descriptions for exclusions, especially where machinery, electrical goods, vehicles, or other specialized products may be classified elsewhere.
- Work through the HTS hierarchy to the full 10-digit code and verify that the statistical description matches the product as imported.
- Check current Chapter 99 provisions and any applicable additional duties, exclusions, or trade measures separately from the Chapter 78 classification.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 7801 | Unwrought lead: | 0 |
| 7804 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes: | 0 |
| 7806 | Other articles of lead: | 0 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 78
What does HTS Chapter 78 cover?
HTS Chapter 78 covers Lead and articles thereof. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 78 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.