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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of articles of lead, n.e.s. (SITC 69976) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Articles of Lead, N.E.S. paid $209K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Articles of Lead, N.E.S. imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLead's density and malleability make fabricated lead articles — including radiation shielding components, counterweights, and cable sheathing — commercially significant despite tightening environmental regulations in many end-use markets. Regulatory scrutiny at the border extends beyond tariff classification: EPA and CPSC rules restrict lead content in consumer products, and certain lead articles may require additional compliance documentation depending on their intended application. Importers should distinguish between industrial-use lead articles, which face fewer downstream restrictions, and any product that could contact food, drinking water, or children's products.
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Yes. The EPA and CPSC impose lead-content limits on articles used in consumer products, plumbing, and children's goods. Industrial lead articles such as radiation shielding or ballast weights face fewer restrictions, but importers should confirm the intended end-use and applicable standards before shipment.
HTS chapter notes specify minimum lead content thresholds for classification as a lead article versus a lead alloy. If antimony or another element predominates by weight, the article may shift to a different heading. A customs broker familiar with base-metal chapter notes should review the alloy composition before filing.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $712K | $226K | -$486K |
| CANADA | $620K | $313K | -$307K |
| NETHERLANDS | $254K | -- | -$254K |
| ITALY | $235K | -- | -$235K |
| GERMANY | $168K | $46K | -$122K |
Monthly import values over time