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U.S. imports of lead-based antiknock preparations (HS 381111) totaled $973K in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Lead-Based Antiknock Preparations paid $99K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $967K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lead-Based Antiknock Preparations imports of $973K in July 2026 ran 39% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLead-based antiknock preparations — most notably those derived from tetraethyl lead (TEL) — are subject to stringent environmental and regulatory scrutiny given the well-documented toxicity of organolead compounds. The US schedule distinguishes tetraethyl lead formulations (3811111000) from other lead-compound-based antiknock preparations (3811115000). The United Kingdom and Germany are the leading import sources, reflecting the legacy industrial base for these compounds, with the United Arab Emirates also appearing as a supplier. Demand in the US is now largely confined to aviation gasoline (avgas) and certain specialty applications, as leaded automotive fuel has been phased out.
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Yes, but their use is highly restricted. Leaded fuel for on-road vehicles is prohibited under the Clean Air Act, but tetraethyl lead formulations remain in use for certain aviation gasolines (avgas) and specialty applications. Importers must ensure end-use compliance with EPA regulations and should verify that the specific formulation and intended application are permissible before importation.
Line 3811111000 covers antiknock preparations specifically based on tetraethyl lead and closely related organolead compounds, while 3811115000 captures all other lead-compound-based antiknock preparations not elsewhere specified. The distinction matters for classification accuracy and for tracking regulatory compliance, as different organolead chemistries may carry different handling and reporting obligations.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 3811
Subheading 381111 · $973K of $81.2M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$973KYoY · Pro
Exports
$248KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3811111000 | Antiknock Prep, Based on Tetraethyl Lead Etc | $957K | 10.20% | 100.00% | $98K |
| 3811115000 | Antiknock Prep Based on Lead Compounds, NESOI | $16K | 6.01% | 60.10% | $976 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3811110000 | Antiknock Preparations, Based on Lead Compounds | $248K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Germany together supply 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.13%.