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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of unrefined lead and lead alloys, unwrought (SITC 68511) totaled $51.0M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Unrefined Lead and Lead Alloys, Unwrought paid $67K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $670K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unrefined Lead and Lead Alloys, Unwrought imports of $51.0M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnrefined (bullion or base-bullion) lead and its alloys in unwrought form represent an early-stage smelter output that still contains significant impurities — antimony, bismuth, copper, and other metals — before electrolytic or pyrometallurgical refining. This material moves primarily between smelters and refineries rather than into direct end-use manufacturing, making it a bulk commodity traded on metal-exchange pricing benchmarks. Import volumes are sensitive to domestic secondary-lead smelter capacity and the economics of recycling lead-acid batteries, which are the dominant feedstock for the global lead supply chain.
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Unrefined lead (base bullion) retains a significant impurity profile from the smelting process and requires further refining before it meets commercial purity standards. Refined lead, by contrast, has undergone electrolytic or fire-refining to achieve high purity. The distinction is material-based and should be supported by assay certificates showing the chemical composition of the shipment.
Lead is a regulated hazardous substance under EPA frameworks, and imports of lead-bearing materials may be subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting or notification requirements depending on form and intended use. Importers should also confirm compliance with any applicable state-level hazardous-materials regulations and consult a licensed customs broker familiar with metals and hazmat imports.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $30.3M | $485K | -$29.9M |
| MEXICO | $18.4M | $3.2M | -$15.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| INDIA | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| CHINA | -- | $33K | +$33K |
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