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U.S. imports of unwrought lead, other than refined, nesoi (HS 780199) totaled $27.2M in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Three distinct product forms fall within this residual unwrought lead subheading: lead bullion (7801993000), which is crude smelter output prior to refining; unwrought lead alloys (7801999030), covering formulations where an element other than antimony predominates; and non-alloyed unwrought lead that does not meet refined-lead purity standards (7801999050). Canada and Mexico are the leading US suppliers. Correct sub-classification among these three lines matters because bullion, alloys, and non-alloyed impure lead can carry different duty treatment and may trigger different downstream regulatory considerations. Importers of lead bullion in particular should be prepared to document the smelting origin and metal composition.
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359 shipments/mo
Lead bullion is crude, unrefined smelter output that still contains significant impurities and has not undergone the electrolytic or chemical refining process that produces refined lead. Refined lead meets a higher purity standard. The production stage and purity level — supported by assay documentation — determine which heading applies.
The classification turns on which alloying element is present in the greatest proportion by weight. If antimony exceeds calcium and all other individual alloying elements, the material belongs under 780191. If calcium or another element predominates, the alloy falls to 7801999030 under this subheading. An assay report is the standard supporting document.
HSChapter 78
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7801
Subheading 780199 · $27.2M of $110.9M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$27.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801999050 | Unwrought Lead, NESOI, Not Alloyed | $15.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 7801999030 | Lead Alloys, Unwrought | $12.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7801999030 | Lead Alloys, Unwrought | $4.9M |
| 7801999050 | Unwrought Lead, NESOI, Not Alloyed | $80K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 97% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.