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U.S. imports of refined lead, unwrought (HS 780110) totaled $77.1M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Refined Lead, Unwrought paid $2.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.5% on $67.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Refined Lead, Unwrought imports of $77.1M in July 2026 ran 71% above the year-to-date monthly average of $45.0M.
Last updated: July 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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620 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7801
Subheading 780110 · $77.1M of $110.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$77.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$633KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Australia and Mexico together supply 84% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
41.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.07%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801100000 | Refined Lead, Unwrought | $77.1M | 3.07% | 87.50% | $2.4M |
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 | $633K |
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.
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