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U.S. imports of lead powders & flakes (HS 780420) totaled $372K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Lead Powders & Flakes imports of $372K in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $324K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFinely divided lead in powder or flake form is used primarily in pigments, stabilizers, lubricants, and certain pyrotechnic or chemical synthesis applications. Mexico is the leading US supplier, followed by China and Canada. Because lead compounds are subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) oversight and various state-level restrictions, importers of lead powder should verify that their specific formulation and end use comply with applicable chemical regulations before entry. All imports enter under the single line 7804200000, and the powder/flake distinction within the heading carries no separate tariff consequence.
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Lead and lead compounds are subject to TSCA reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and certain lead-containing formulations face use restrictions under EPA rules. Importers should confirm whether their specific lead powder product triggers TSCA Section 5 (new chemical) or Section 8 reporting obligations, and whether any state-level restrictions apply to the intended end use.
Both forms are covered by the same 10-digit line, 7804200000, so there is no duty difference between them. The distinction is physical — powder consists of fine particles while flakes are thin, flat fragments — but for tariff purposes they are treated identically within this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $369K | -- | -$369K |
| CANADA | -- | $131K | +$131K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $65K | +$65K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| FRANCE | $2K | -- | -$2K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7804200000 | LEAD POWDERS AND FLAKES | $372K | 9.99% | $214 |
LEAD POWDERS AND FLAKES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7804200000 | LEAD POWDERS AND FLAKES | $198K |
LEAD POWDERS AND FLAKES
31.1K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $128K | $134K | +$6K |
| California | $124K | -- | -$124K |
| Wisconsin | $118K | -- | -$118K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $369K | -- | -$369K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | -- | $93K | +$93K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $65K | +$65K |