U.S. imports of Unwrought Lead, Other Than Refined, NESOI (HS 780199) totaled $33.2M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Last updated: August 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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455 import shipments a month
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801999050 | Unwrought Lead, NESOI, Not Alloyed | $20.3M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 7801999030 | Lead Alloys, Unwrought | $12.8M | 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 | $6.6M |
| 7801999050 | Unwrought Lead, NESOI, Not Alloyed | $37K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$33.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $316.6M of Unwrought Lead, Other Than Refined, NESOI and exported $54.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 97% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7801
Subheading 780199 · $33.2M of $73.5M