Lead plates — HTS 7804
Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes
Chapter 78 › Heading 7804
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 7804 is a broad product category for certain lead products. It groups lead plates, sheets, strip, and foil—flat forms whose thickness and physical form help determine the classification—along with lead powders and flakes. The colon indicates that the heading is followed by more detailed subheadings.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the merchandise is principally lead and fits heading 7804 rather than another heading. Then follow the subheading structure and product descriptions, which may distinguish the form of the lead, such as flat rolled material versus powder or flakes, and may require details such as dimensions, alloy or composition, coating, or other specified characteristics. The complete code must match the product and the applicable tariff schedule wording.
What to check
- Describe the product’s physical form precisely: plate, sheet, strip, foil, powder, or flakes.
- Confirm the lead content and whether the item is alloyed, coated, backed, worked, or combined with another material.
- Measure and record relevant dimensions, including thickness and width, because flat lead products may be separated by physical specifications.
- Read every level of the HTSUS subheading hierarchy and the associated legal notes; do not choose an 8-digit code from the heading title alone.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, manufacturing details, and laboratory or supplier composition information to support the classification; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if the distinctions remain uncertain.
HTS heading 7804 summary
Lead plates is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7804.11.00.00 👉 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm | 2.2% | Free | 45% |
| 7804.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 3% | Free | 45% |
| 7804.20.00.00 👉 | Powders and flakes | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7804?
Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes. 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.