U.S. exports of Lead Oxides (Other Than Lead Monoxide) (HS 282490) totaled $222K in August 2026.
Importers of Lead Oxides (Other Than Lead Monoxide) paid $350 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lead Oxides (Other Than Lead Monoxide) imports of $90K in August 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $181K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond lead monoxide, the US tariff schedule subdivides other lead oxides into lead suboxide (leady litharge, 2824901000), red lead and orange lead (2824902000), and residual lead oxides (2824905000 and 2824909000). Red lead (Pb₃O₄) has historically been used as a corrosion-inhibiting primer pigment in heavy industrial and marine coatings, though environmental restrictions have significantly curtailed this use in many markets. Italy and Mexico lead US imports across this heading. As with all lead compounds, EPA TSCA import certification and DOT hazardous materials compliance are mandatory, and importers should verify whether specific end-use applications trigger additional restrictions under EPA's lead renovation and repair rules or CPSC consumer-product standards.
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Lead suboxide — sometimes called leady litharge or gray oxide — is a mixture of lead metal and lead monoxide (PbO) produced by ball-milling or Barton-pot processes specifically for lead-acid battery plate manufacturing. It classifies under 2824901000 rather than with pure lead monoxide (2824.10) because its composition and production method are distinct. The lead metal content in the mixture is a key specification parameter that distinguishes it from pure PbO.
Yes. Red lead's traditional role as an anti-corrosion primer pigment has been substantially restricted in the US and EU due to lead's toxicity and hazardous waste classification. EPA regulations limit its use in many coating applications, and many industrial buyers have transitioned to zinc-based or organic corrosion inhibitors. Remaining demand is concentrated in specialized industrial maintenance, military, and export markets where alternatives have not yet been mandated.
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$90KYoY · free account
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$222KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.2M of Lead Oxides (Other Than Lead Monoxide) and exported $6.5M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2824
Subheading 282490 · $222K of $266K
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Exports · August 2026
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South Africa and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
96.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.39% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2824905000 | Lead Oxides, NESOI | $90K | 0.39% | 3.89% | $350 |
| 2824901000 | Lead Suboxide (Leady Litharge) | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 2824902000 | Red Lead and Orange Lead | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2824902000 | Red Lead and Orange Lead | $130K |
| 2824909000 | Lead Oxides, NESOI | $92K |
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.