U.S. imports of Refined Lead, Unwrought (HS 780110) totaled $34.5M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Refined Lead, Unwrought paid $55K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Refined Lead, Unwrought imports of $34.5M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $43.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRefined lead in unwrought form — smelted and refined to remove impurities, but not yet shaped into fabricated products — is a primary input for lead-acid battery manufacturing, radiation shielding, and ammunition. Mexico and Canada are the leading US suppliers, with South Korea, Australia, and the United Kingdom also contributing. Lead is a regulated hazardous substance under EPA frameworks, and importers must comply with applicable environmental and hazardous materials transport requirements; additionally, refined lead imports are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and importers should verify current country-specific quota or exclusion status before contracting.
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724 import shipments a month
Refined lead under 7801.10 is commercially pure lead with minimal alloying additions. Antimonial lead — containing antimony for hardening, commonly used in battery grids — is classified under 7801.91, while other lead alloys fall under 7801.99. The distinction turns on alloy composition as documented in the supplier's chemical analysis certificate; importers should obtain and retain these certificates to support classification and respond to any CBP inquiries.
Refined lead is subject to EPA hazardous substance regulations, and importers must ensure compliance with TSCA requirements and applicable DOT hazardous materials transport rules for lead ingots. While there is no import permit specific to refined lead, buyers and their logistics providers must use proper hazmat classifications for shipping documentation, and downstream processors must comply with OSHA lead exposure standards and EPA reporting thresholds for lead in manufacturing.
ImportsExports
Imports
$34.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$480KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $632.3M of Refined Lead, Unwrought and exported $8.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801100000 | Refined Lead, Unwrought | $33.6M | 0.16% | 1.31% | $55K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7801100000 | Refined Lead, Unwrought | $480K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7801
Subheading 780110 · $34.5M of $73.5M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 96% of it. United Kingdom pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
96.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.16% of imports for consumption.