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U.S. imports of lead powders & flakes (HS 780420) totaled $452K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Lead Powders & Flakes imports of $452K in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $336K.
Last updated: July 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.
HSChapter 78
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7804
Subheading 780420 · $452K of $1.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7804200000 | Lead Powders and Flakes | $452K | 0.20% | 1.96% | $885 |
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 | $147K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$452KYoY · Pro
Exports
$147KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Korea, South together supply 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.20%.