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SITCSection 6
U.S. exports of lead plates, sheets, strip, foil, powders, and flakes (SITC 68520) totaled $2.3M in July 2026.
Importers of Lead Plates, Sheets, Strip, Foil, Powders, and Flakes paid $74K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $589K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lead Plates, Sheets, Strip, Foil, Powders, and Flakes imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRolled and worked lead flat products — from heavy plate used in radiation shielding and soundproofing to thin foil and fine powders — serve highly specialized end markets where lead's density, malleability, and corrosion resistance are irreplaceable. Lead sheet for X-ray and nuclear shielding, lead foil for heritage building restoration, and lead powder for battery paste and chemical synthesis each represent distinct commercial grades with different thickness, purity, and surface-finish requirements. Importers should be aware that lead articles and powders are subject to EPA hazardous-substance regulations and that TSCA reporting obligations may apply depending on the specific form and intended use.
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32 shipments/mo
Basic heading 68520 · $1.2M of $26.7B
Radiation shielding for medical imaging, nuclear facilities, and industrial radiography is the primary driver for heavy lead plate and sheet. Architectural and heritage restoration applications use lead sheet for roofing, flashing, and cladding. Lead foil has niche uses in laboratory and specialty packaging applications. Each sector has distinct thickness and purity specifications that should be confirmed against supplier mill certifications.
Both lead powders and flat-rolled forms (plates, sheets, strip, and foil) fall within this single SITC heading, but they may separate at the HTS 10-digit level for duty and statistical purposes. Importers should confirm the specific HTS subheading applicable to their product form with a licensed customs broker, as the classification affects both duty treatment and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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Exports · July 2026
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India and Mexico together take 70% of it.
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Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
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$2.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.