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U.S. imports of unwrought lead, other than refined, nesoi (HS 780199) totaled $44.3M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Unwrought Lead, Other Than Refined, NESOI paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $59K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unwrought Lead, Other Than Refined, NESOI imports of $44.3M in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $34.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThree 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $24.4M | $459K | -$23.9M |
| MEXICO | $18.4M | $3.2M | -$15.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| CHINA | -- | $33K | +$33K |
| INDIA | -- | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801999050 | UNWROUGHT LEAD, NESOI, NOT ALLOYED | $24.9M | -- | -- |
| 7801999030 | LEAD ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT | $19.5M | 10.00% | $6K |
UNWROUGHT LEAD, NESOI, NOT ALLOYED
LEAD ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7801999030 | LEAD ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT | $3.2M |
| 7801993000 | LEAD BULLION, UNWROUGHT | $454K |
| 7801999050 | UNWROUGHT LEAD, NESOI, NOT ALLOYED | $4K |
LEAD ALLOYS, UNWROUGHT
1.1M kg
LEAD BULLION, UNWROUGHT
75.4K kg
UNWROUGHT LEAD, NESOI, NOT ALLOYED
1.0K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $13.1M | $3.2M | -$9.9M |
| Missouri | $14.7M | -- | -$14.7M |
| Texas | $6.7M | $454K | -$6.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $18.4M | $17K | -$18.4M |
| BOUNDARY, WA | $11.8M | -- | -$11.8M |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |