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U.S. imports of refined lead, unwrought (HS 780110) totaled $45.6M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Refined Lead, Unwrought paid $421K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.1% on $13.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Refined Lead, Unwrought imports of $45.6M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElectrolytically or chemically refined lead in unwrought form — ingots, pigs, and slabs — is a primary feedstock for lead-acid battery manufacturing, radiation shielding, and chemical production. Mexico and Canada together account for the bulk of US imports, a concentration that reflects integrated North American smelting and recycling infrastructure. The single 10-digit line 7801100000 covers all refined unwrought lead, and the heading's purity threshold distinguishes it from antimonial and other alloyed lead forms classified elsewhere in Chapter 78. Importers should be aware that lead is a regulated substance under EPA frameworks, and documentation of metal purity is standard practice for downstream industrial buyers.
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Importers generally provide a mill certificate or assay report showing lead purity and the absence of antimony or other alloying elements as the principal constituent. CBP may request this documentation to distinguish refined lead from antimonial lead (780191) or other unwrought lead alloys (780199).
Refined lead itself is not subject to EPA import permit requirements at the border in the same way as lead-containing waste, but downstream handling, storage, and use are regulated under TSCA and RCRA frameworks. Importers should confirm whether their specific use case triggers any EPA notification or reporting obligations.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $19.5M | $545K | -$18.9M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $10.9M | -- | -$10.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $8.7M | -- | -$8.7M |
| CANADA | $6.6M | $86K | -$6.5M |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $313K | +$313K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801100000 | REFINED LEAD, UNWROUGHT | $45.6M | 3.15% | $421K |
REFINED LEAD, UNWROUGHT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7801100000 | REFINED LEAD, UNWROUGHT | $947K |
REFINED LEAD, UNWROUGHT
443.0K kg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $13.4M | $6K | -$13.4M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $13.1M | -- | -$13.1M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $8.2M | -- | -$8.2M |