U.S. exports of Lead Powders & Flakes (HS 780420) totaled $325K in August 2026.
Importers of Lead Powders & Flakes paid $4K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lead Powders & Flakes imports of $54K in August 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $301K.
Last updated: August 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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Imports
$54KYoY · free account
Exports
$325KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Lead Powders & Flakes and exported $2.3M.
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, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7804
Subheading 780420 · $325K of $3.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7804200000 | Lead Powders and Flakes | $54K | 7.77% | 24.31% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7804200000 | Lead Powders and Flakes | $325K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Singapore together take 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
75.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.77% of imports for consumption.