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HTS code 7801.99.90 covers unwrought lead not elsewhere specified, including lead alloys where the lead content is less than 99% by weight. This code is used for importing various forms of lead and is subject to a general duty of 2.5% based on the lead content, with potential free duty for eligible countries under trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 78.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7801.99.90

This code falls within Chapter 78, which covers lead and articles thereof. Specifically, 7801.99.90 covers unwrought lead categorized as “other.” This code includes alloys of lead (7801.99.90.30) and other unwrought lead not elsewhere specified (7801.99.90.50), and reporting should be done using kilograms of lead content (Pb kg). When reporting, select the appropriate statistical suffix based on whether the material is an alloy of lead or falls into the 'other' category, ensuring accurate classification within this specific unwrought lead group.

Chapter	Chapter 78 - Lead and articles thereof
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

2.5% on the value of the lead content

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 7801.99.90 and its subdivisions (7801.99.90.30 and 7801.99.90.50) is 2.5% based on the value of the lead content, reported in kg or Pb kg. Special duty rates of Free apply to imports originating from countries with eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). These special rates apply to the entire HTS code and its subdivisions, contingent upon meeting the rules of origin for the respective program; no other special rates are specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%

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Code subdivisions

7801.99.90.30

Unwrought lead: > Other: > Other: > Other > Alloys of lead

7801.99.90.50

Unwrought lead: > Other: > Other: > Other > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 78 LEAD AND ARTICLES THEREOF XV 78-1 Subheading Note 1. In this chapter the expression "refined lead" means: Metal containing by weight at least 99.9 percent of lead, provided that the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limit specified in the following table: TABLE - Other elements Element Limiting content percent by weight Ag Silver 0.02 As Arsenic 0.005 Bi Bismuth 0.05 Ca Calcium 0.002 Cd Cadmium 0.002 Cu Copper 0.08 Fe Iron 0.002 S Sulfur 0.002 Sb Antimony 0.005 Sn Tin 0.005 Zn Zinc 0.002 Other (for example Te), each 0.001 Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of this chapter, "alloys of lead" are metals in which the lead content is, by weight, less than 99 percent, but not less than any other metallic element. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 78-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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