Section 15: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Chapter 78: Chapter 78
15 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7801 | Unwrought lead: | — |
| 7801.10.00 | Refined lead | 2.5% on the value of the lead content |
| 7801.91.00 | Containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 2.5% on the value of the lead content |
| 7801.99 | Other: | — |
| 7801.99.30 | Lead bullion | 2.5% on the value of the lead content |
| 7801.99.90 | Other | 2.5% on the value of the lead content |
| 7802.00.00 | Lead waste and scrap | Free |
| 7804 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes: | — |
| 7804.11.00 | Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm | 2.2% |
| 7804.19.00 | Other | 3% |
| 7804.20.00 | Powders and flakes | Free |
| 7806 | Other articles of lead: | — |
| 7806.00.03 | Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire | 1.2% |
| 7806.00.05 | Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) | 2% |
| 7806.00.80 | Other | 3% |
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Chapter 78 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 78?▶
Chapter 78 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 78. It contains 15 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 78?▶
Chapter 78 contains 15 tariff codes, of which 11 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 2 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 78 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 78 (Chapter 78) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.