Unwrought lead — HTS 7801
Unwrought lead
Chapter 78 › Heading 7801
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7801 is a broad product category for unwrought lead. “Unwrought” generally means lead in a primary or basic form—such as refined lead, lead alloys, or other forms made by casting or smelting—rather than lead that has been further worked into items such as sheets, pipes, bars, or finished articles. The heading groups products by what the material is and how it is presented, not by its intended customer or industry.
To choose the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s composition and physical form. The subheadings commonly distinguish refined lead from lead containing other elements and may separate types according to the applicable technical description or required purity/composition. Compare the product’s laboratory specifications, producer documentation, and commercial description with the wording and notes in the current HTSUS. If the composition or form is unusual, a customs broker or binding-ruling process may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is truly unwrought and has not been rolled, extruded, drawn, fabricated, or made into a finished article.
- Obtain the certificate of analysis or mill specifications showing lead content and the percentages of any alloying or other elements.
- Match the product’s exact form—such as ingot, block, pig, or other cast shape—to the relevant subheading language and legal notes.
- Check the current HTSUS heading, subheadings, chapter notes, and any statistical suffix requirements rather than relying on a supplier’s code.
- Keep records supporting the classification, and ask a customs broker or request an official binding ruling when the material composition or processing is unclear.
HTS heading 7801 summary
Unwrought lead is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801.10.00.00 👉 | Refined lead | 2.5% on the value of the lead content | Free | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7801?
Unwrought lead. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.